The driver of this 1986 Ford knocked over a gasoline
pump at Sammy's Gulf Service Station Friday afternoon of

J .

last week. The two in the car were injured slightly fro
crash. Precautions were taken to prevent a fire.

Car Crashes Into Gas Pumps

A couple riding through Port St.
Joe Friday afternoon are probably
still thanking their lucky stars a
gasoline pump their automobile
knocked over, didn't catch fire and
incinerate them.
The couple, Chester Jonathan
Higgins, 35, of Southport and Louise
Albert Parker, 30, of Perry, suffered
only minor injuries when their i986
Ford raised i agasoline pump on
the service island at Sammie's Gulf
Service Station, knocking the pump
over and rupturing a water line.
According to local police investi-
gators, Parker said Higgins was

driving their vehicle in the outside
lane in a southerly direction on
Highway 98 at about 3:30 p.m. Friday,
when Higgins apparently blacked out
or suffered some sort of seizure. Ms.
Parker said Higgins suddenly quit
talking and his foot slammed down
hard on the gas pedal.
Parker tried tosteer the car and
get Higgins' foot off the gas pedal and
at thesame time avoid otherete '*
in their.path. She swerved the car into
the inside lane of the highway to avoid.
a car in front of her and overtook and
slammed into the rear of a 1985 Buick
being driven by Noah Dean Allen,

Schools Start Mo

Gulf County's School system is
ready ;to start another year of
classroom activity at 7:55 a.m.,
Monday morning.
Superintendent of Schools, Walter
Wilder said all schools in the county
have a complete faculty to begin
classes on the first day.
"Basically, the classroom activ-
ity and requirements of students will
be the .same as last year", Wilder
said. "We will offer the same
subjects, have the same number of
periods each day on the High School
level."
REQUIREMENT CHANGE
The only change in requirements
for subject matter will be in the
number of credits seniors will need to
successfully complete in order to
graduate next spring. Wilder said the
credit requirements are being hiked
from 22 last year to a new level at 24
for the present y.: "This is in
keeping with a schec. "e set up a
couple of years back and is no
surprise to anyone", the Superinten-
dent said.
The School Board had hoped to
have their new Wewahitchka Elemen-

tary School ready for occupancy with
the first day of school this year, "but
it's not going to be completed until the
middle or last part of September",
Wilder said. In the meantime, Wewa-
wahitchka's elementary school will
send four classes to school for a few
weeks in the education department of
the First Baptist Church.
All classes will start at 7:55 a.m.,

65, of Port St. Joe. Alle
attempting to make a left turn
First Street intersection.
The impact spun Allen's
around and the Higgins vehi
spun around, crossing all fou
and striking the gasoline p

front of mthe service station.
There was no fire from the
collision, but Port St. Joe's volunteer
fire department came on the scdne at'
a safety precaution..
Higgins, Parker and Alled were
all taken to Gulf Pines Hospital for
treatment but all three were released
after treating cuts and abrasions.

nday

Monday morning for the estimated
2,300 to 2,400 students the county
system expects to show up this year.
Classes will continue until 2:20 for
elementary students and 2:44 p.m.,
for high school students.

W The Gulf County Commission
learned Tuesday it will cost taxpayers
nearly $20,000 for the county and
School Board to say "yes".
Attorney William J. Rish deliver-
ed an invoice from the Tallahassee
law firm df Spriggs and Warren for
their services in representing Nathan
Peters, Jr., in a suit to force Gulf
County to adopt the single member
voting concept, which is currently
being introduced to several counties
in the state of Florida.
When the bill was presented,
Commissioner Doug Birmingham
reminded the Commission Florida
law required them to use the at-large
voting method which had been in
effect in. Gulf County for about 40
years. In order for the county to
change voting methods a "friendly"
suit would have to be filed against
county government with the courts
requiring them to comply.'
Birmingham felt the $20,000 fee
($10,000 for the county) was just a
little steep since the county had
om the .agreed to change systems after the
first contact from Peter's lawyers.
Rish said he was able to negotiate
with Spriggs and Warren and had
reached ah agreement for them to
reduce their invoice to $8,700.
Chairman Billy Branch asked if
en was; this wasn't still, too high. "I question
into the their having to spend 64.3 hours on the
matter and $130 an hour seems sort of
vehicle high to me".
cle also Branch paid, "I would like for Mr.
ir lanes Peters to look over this. He says he
ump in wants to be a County Commissioner

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Store Robbed Again,

For the second time in two weeks,
Duren's Economy Store on Highway
98 has been the victim of a strong arm
robbery, this time taking some $500 in
cash from the registers in the store.
According to the Port St. Joe
Police Department, a man wearing a
mask over his face entered the store
and came up behind one of the clerks
inside. He held a large hunting knife
at her throat and instructed the other
clerk, "OK, mama, open'the drawer
and give me all the money. Keep cool,
I don't want to hurt anyone. I just need
some money".
The man then walked his hostage

over to the register, reached in and.
took all the folding money and food
stamps inside. He then repeated the
operation at the second register,
jumped over the counter and ran out
the door.
One witness approached the store
while the robbery was taking place,
glanced inside and took off. Three
other witnesses were coming into the
store just as the robber was fleeing
out the door, and after learning the
store had been robbed, took off after
the fleeing man, but lost him in the
dark.

Chief Deputy Mike White shows how many keys are
currently needed to open the cells at Gulf County's Jail.
The County approved changing the locks on the doors,
Tuesday, so one key would open all cell doors in a move to
satisfy the Department of Corrections.

St. Joe Container Plant Sets A Record for Safety

and save the tax-payers money. I'd
like to send him a copy of this invoice
and see if he's going to agree with his
attorney's charges".
Branch, getting more and more

accepted by the agency.
The county has already spent
several thousands of dollars on doing
work at the jail DOC said was
necessary and would cause the

"I'm not going to vote to pay that bill even if I have
to hire an attorney out of my own pocket to fight it!"
Chairman Branch

outraged over the bill as the discus-
sion continued finally said, "I'm not
going to vote to pay that bill even if I
have to hire an attorney out of my own
pocket to fight it!l' The Chairman
noted the itemized invoice even
included an item df a half hour for
preparing the invoice sent to the
county. "That comqs to $65.00, just to
send us a bill", helsaid, .
Birmingham qiippied," That's a
lot of money- for us to say 'Yes' ".
Attorney Rish said that after local
legal fees were added to the case, it
could cost Gulf County approximately
$25,000 to $30,000 to say 'Yes'.
JAIL WORK
Sheriff Al Harrison said it now
appears as if the state Department of
Corrections is in the process of
"re-classifying" the Gulf County jail
after certain changes are made in the
physical structure of the cell area.
The Sheriff estimated the county
would need to spend about $2,000 to
$3,000 to make changes DOC said was
necessary to complete their list and be

facility to meet their standards. So
far, no certificate of compliance has
been received.
A suit was filed against the jaij
right at the end of Sheriff Murphy's
term of office nearly three years ago,
and was only recently removedirorn
the courts by DOC. -
Harrison said DOC is requiring all
cell door locks be changed so they can
all be opened with the same key. "The
main thrust of the current DON
requirements seem to be to provide
for swift and efficient evacuation of
prisoners in case of fire or other
emergency which would endanger the
prisoners' lives", Harrison told The
Star.
In addition to changing the locks,
DOC is also asking for special fire
rated walls in a couple of places and
replacing two or three wooden doors
with steel doors.
The Commission agreed to call for
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**
Officials Say

Plant Story

Is "Premature"

Gulf County officials and executives from the
Department of Community Affairs were dismayed and
chagrined yesterday over a story printed in Wednesday's
Panama City News-Herald saying a rocket fuel plant plans
to locate in Gulf County were premature at best.
Gulf County Building Inspector, Dewaye Manuel, who
is assisting with negotiations in the matter said, "There's
no decision, yet, about such a plant coming to Gulf County.
Their story is nothing more than a good 'Maybe' and now
that 'maybe' might be in jeopardy".
Manuel re-affirmed several rumors which have been
circulating through the county for several weeks that a
firm, which is bidding'on a government rocket fuel plant is
considering Gulf County as one of its possible sites for a
plant which may be built if they get the contract to make
the boosters, but there is nothing concrete enough to make
an announcement from, as yet.
The News-Herald identified the plant as the Chemical
Division of United Technologies Corporation.
Jim Mackin, public relations manager for United
Technologies told The Star Wednesday, "The story in the
Panama City News-Herald was premature on two counts.
"First, while our firm has conducted preliminary talks
with Florida officials, no decision to proceed has been
made. United Technologies has also been talking with
other states about other sites as well.
"Second, no plant can be constructed anywhere
without a thorough environmental revue process which has
not even been started as yet.
"If and when we proceed with plans for such a facility
in Gulf County, an appropriate news release will be made
by our company."
(Continued on Page 3)

St. Joe Container's Port St.
Joe plant continues to set
local safety records. This
wqek, the plant's employees
completed 300,000 man hours
of production without a dis-
abling injury to any of its
work force. This record
covers a period of three
years, which establishes an
all-time record of safety for
the Port St. Joe division of
the firm.
In recognizing the staff and
employees of the plant for
their accomplishment, Don-
ald L. Lloyd and Joseph
Bernard, representatives of
Hewitt Coleman and Associ-
ates presented a safety excel-
lance award to the St. Joe
Container Company safety
committee Tuesday to mark
the accomplishment.
Ralph tkoberson, general
9 manager of the local plant
said: "The Safety Committee
has done an outstanding job

along with all of the contain-
er division employees in
achieving this record. Work-
ing safely is a never ending
goal. This record is. only a
yardstick by which our pro-
gress is measured. Our
employees face the challenge
to work safely every 'day and
through hard work and dedi-
cation they are meeting this
challenge".
The safety achievement at
the plant isn't an industry
wide record in safety, but, as
Roberson pointed out, it is a
record for the local plant and
a record which would be an
asset to any container manu-
facturing plant. "It took a lot
of cooperation and effort by
the entire group of personnel
in order to achieve it",
Roberson said.
Roberson gave credit to the
employees at the plant, for
setting the safety record
plateau.

Head GC Electric
L.L. Lanier, Jr. has taken over the helm as
President of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Inc. He
was moved up from Vice-President by board action on
August 5. He replaces long-time President B.A.
" Pridgeon, Sr. who passed away on July 20.
I Lanier is a bee-keeper businessman who is a native
;."6f Wewahitchka. He has served on the Cooperative
.,;Board for 17 years. He has been active in Cooperative
affairs at the local, state, and national levels, and held
positions of leadership at all levels.
Monroe Johnson, a farmer of the Kinard Community
and member of the Board for 37 years, was moved up to
Vice-President, filling the chair vacated by Lanier.
At the same meeting, the Board of Directors
selected Lowrey Wilhite to serve on the Board to
represent the White City area, the position held by
Pridgeon for 45 years. Wilhite lives at Howards Creek
and has been a Cooperative member for 23 years. He is
employed as a plant manager for St. Joe Telephone
Company.

:': J. ur./I i

The most popular problem of
the day is the drug situation. What
iiakes this subject so critical is
that illegal drugs are not only
emotionally a gigantic problem in
our nation today, but actually a
gigantic physical problem.
As a consequence, all the
politicians are going to "do some-
tihihg" about the drug problem.
Some probably will actually ad-
dress the situation and some are
niore than likely just jumping on
the anti-drug bandwagon because
it is popular to do so.
Last week, Senator Lawton
Chiles' office sent out a brochure on
a.bill the senator is co-authoring
along with another senator, in
,order to crack dowi'odn crack, the
Cocaine-based drug which is taking
The nation by storm these days.
-;;' We don't discount the need to
*Entrol illegal drugs at all. Drugs
are a major problem which needs
our undivided attention to bring the
use under control. We don't know
if the government or anyone e.se is
going to be successful in even a
minority of the cases unless the
users themselves decide to quit the
mess and get straight once again.
Our nation is spending what is
probably millions of dollars ferry-
ing around police and military
types in Bolivia in an attempt to
ferret out and destroy cocaine
refining depots.
It won't work. We admit that if

School starts here in Gulf
County on Monday morning. We're
supe the kids will join us in
swearing they have been out of the
classroom only a few weeks and
hege they ar,e expected to go right.
bal fngaTOn- ,..- : :--
-' The beginning of school usually.
shifts' the gears of the lifestyle
around here. Vacations are over,
needs are changed and everything
must hinge about the days school
will be out or when the classroom
day is over.
School starting up again means
there iis a crowd of children of all
ages on the streets and sidewalks
on both sides of eight a.m., in the
morning and for about 45 minutes
on both sides of two p.m. in the
afternoon. That's no new revela-
tion; you have seen that problem
for years.
Still, we need to be reminded
that we must take a few extra
precautions now that kids are
circulating in and about town and
expect them to do the wrong thing,
move the wrong way or forget to
look before they cross the street if

I u I C/O'

the source of supply were dried up,
it would control the illegal drug far
more than rousting a dozen or so
users. If you can't get the stuff you
can't use it; more surely than if you
were locked up in jail. Even there,
it might be smuggled in to a user,
We suppose our national lead-
ers really mean it when they say
we must do something about this
insidious cancer which is invading
our society. Indeed, these days it
isn't considered society unless
there are a few grams of coke to
snort.
If we really mean business, we
might try inflicting the Monroe
Doctrine on Bolivia and Columbia
and any other nation which exports
illegal .drugs. We might throw up
a tight blockage so that nothing
comes in and nothing comes out of
these drug producing empires until
their act is cleaned up.
You say we can't throw up a
Monroe Doctrine defense because
these countries don't threaten our
nation militarily? Maybe they don't
threaten us militarily, but a
casualty is a casualty, and if a
person can't function because he is
stoned out of his mind he is more
useless than if he were lying in a
hospital bed with his leg blown off
by a land mine.
Most of all, somehow or
another, we must educate our
people that using these drugs is
killing them. If that doesn't stop
them, we don't know what will.

you happen to be driving an
automobile on our streets.
As a sort of impetus to remind
you that things l0ve.changed, the
City has equipped its motorized
patrol officers with radar guns and-
9 they-6a7 7Wfeckk
to follow your vehicle down the
street. They're going to use that
radar gun to help you remember
that you need to be a little more
careful.
With school starting up Mon-
day, there are only two groups of
children who are glad to see that
day. One group is the newest crop
of seniors. They are glad because it
starts the last one and they will
soon be graduated and started out
on their own.
The other happy group is that
group going off to school for the
first time in their lives. As time
moves along and they matriculate
to the first or second grades, their
outlook will probably change.
Just suffice it to say that school
starts Monday and things will
definitely be different for the next
nine months.

Governor Eats, Campaigns and Governs All at One Time At 1

I TOOK A LITTLE trip up to
Bristol Friday morning to sit in on a
press conference U.S. Senate candi-
date Bob Graham held for the media
here in the heart of the Panhandle. So
as not to draw the charge of
favoritism from his opponent, Gra-
ham's entourage allowed the repre-
sentatives of the press who attended
to pay their own way to Bristol and
back and pay for their own breakfast
at the Apalachee Restaurant. Since
the meeting was labeled as a "press
breakfast" we all had to eat break-
fast.
I guess this little soire to Bristol
could truly be called a working
meeting of the press and nit a
publicity stunt by the candidate.
We can even take the trip and the
meal off our income tax as a
legitimate business expense. Candi-
date-Governor Graham did that for
us.
There were some 18 or 20 of us
there from about a 50 mile radius of
Bristol. I guess I travelled the farthest
to get to the meeting. We questioned
Candidate-Governor Graham about
everything from the situation in South

Africa to waste paper being tossed out
on the banks of the Apalachicola
River.
Somebody even mentioned that
there were no biscuits served with the

right on top of the matters of state and,
stands ready to do his duty when it
arises.
While we were talking to the
Governor, he received -a phone call

ETAOIN SHRpLU

I By: Wesley R. Ra

breakfast. In the middle of a true
red-neck section of"Florida, the
restaurant served toast with the mheal.
Candidate-Governor Graham just pul-
led some "Graham Crackers" out of
his pocket and passed them around,
taking care of that situation.
+ -+---.++
I HAVE IT NOW, on first hand
authority, that the Governor isn't
neglecting his gubernatorial duties to
campaign for the U.S. Senate. He is
I

usually hunt for reasons not to have a
prison in their confines and pledged to
take the matter up with Department
of Corrections director Wainwright.
Another time Mrs. E. L. Elofsen,

msey

from his office and he broke im-
mediately from the conference to go,
answer it.
A representative from Liberty
County hit him with the idea of
establishing a state prison or some
facility in Liberty County to sort of,'
off-set the loss of tax revenue caused
by a recent purchase of a tract of land
in the county by the state.
The Governor stor these few
minutes, at least) said most counties

the self-appointed watchdog over the
Chipola River complained to the
Governor people were littering the
banks of that river something fierce.
"There's waste paper and trash all
up and down it", she complained.
I wanted to shut her up, because
the state government's usual reaction
to such a complaint is to build a fence
about the property and keep the
people out. That way, you remedy the
trash problem at the source.

Acting as Governor, now, and not
Senate candidate, Graham took a gulp
of water and said "It's a pity".
And, it is!
+++++
GEORGE ATKINS OF Blounts-
town was there and introduced me to a
young man he identified only as the
"Fiddle champion of Florida".
I stood up for Jean Etheridge,
though, and advised Atkins, "This
young man may be the male fiddle
champion of Florida, but the female
champion fiddler lives down in Port
St. Joe and her name is Jean
Etheridge".
The young man knew Jean and
acknowledged my statement to Atkins
as being true.
I still don't know the young man's
name. It was never said. He was
always introduced as "the fiddle
champion of Florida".
Maybe Jean knows who he is.

I THINK WE ALL tend to believe
that our leaders are just a little bit
supernatural or have habits different
from our own or those of our next door

Comments:

r

Drug' Control -

Trille rOr Atrnn 2

Boy howdy, this writing
game can be a strange
business at times. I was all,
set to write about gambling '
this morning. I'd sort of been!
"working up" an article all
week. So I get the pencil out,
sharpen it with my genuine
simulated wood handle
pocket knife,_wet the point

just a little by sticKing it to
my mouth, straighten out a
grocery sack to write on and
I'm ready to go. Well, not
quite, I don't have the
gambling issue on my mind
this morning. I woke up to-
day thinking about L.H. Hat-
cher.
Now you don't have to tell

me a real writer can think
about one thing and write
about something else. Louis
L'Amour can be thinking
about buying a new car while
he's writing about one of
those Sackett boys riding
down a lonesome mountain
trail. As you well know, and
I've made no attempt to

THE STAR
THURSDAY. AUGUST 14, 1986. PAGE TWO

cover it up I'm not a real
writer. You get whatever
comes to mind when I sit
down and stick the knife
sharpened pencil to my lips.
So today it's not "to gamble
or not to gamble" but it's
L.H. Hatcher.
Don't ask me why I'd wake
up thinking about L.H. Hat-

Hunker Down with Kes

I Wish You Could

Have Know'd Him

by Kesley Colbert-

Breakfast
neighbor. For instance, I saw Bill
Rich out cutting his grass the other
afternoon when I got home. I can't
imagine Governor-Candidate Bob
Graham out cutting his grass.
On the way home from Bristol I
saw Harold Holloway driving his
riding mower to town in Wewahitchka
as I passed through. I can't imagine
seeing the Governor riding in any-
thing except a nice plush car.
I saw one of the Governor's aides
going up to the cash register and
paying for their breakfast and pur-
chasing a pack of chewing gum. I
can't imagine the Governorbuying a
pack of gum.
But I can tell you all these
imaginations were dashed that day.
Just before I started home, I went mto
the rest room for a little preventive
maintenance. There was the Gover-
nor doing his morning ablutions.
And, in case you hadn't found out
anywhere else, you can say you saw it
here in The Star first. He brushes his
teeth with Colgate toothpaste.
The things you learn reading the
newspaper!

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cher in the middle of August:
in 1986.1 I don't know. He died
when I was a junior in high
school and I think that was
around 1964 or so. I know I
loved him back then and I
still do today. From the time
I first remember being in
this world up until the day he
died L.H. Hatcher was the
pastor four little church.
But he was so much more
than just "our preacher".
Brother Hatcher was the
first "grown up" friend I
ever had. You know what I
mean? You're five years old
and all the other grown ups
stop and talk to your folks for
what seems like hours and
you're kind'a left standing
there holding your mother's
hand and a'staring at the
crack in the sidewalk. After
a while they might pat you
on the head and say "How's
the little one today?"
They don't wait for you to
answer, they go back to talk-
ing to your Dad. They don't
even know your name!
Brother Hatcher would say
good morning to my folks
and then immediately drop
down on one knee in front of
me, stick out his big hand
and say with a bigger grin,
"And good morning to you
Mr. H.K. Colbert." While
everyone else called him
Preacher or Brother Hat-
cher, I always called him
Mr. L.H. Hatcher. He talked
more to me than he didto my
folks. I told you he was a
good "grown up".
He didn't preach long
either. We'd sing "When the
Roll Is Called Up Yonder",
Mr. Sam Presson would
pray, they'd announce what
time the ladies auxiliary was
going to meet that week,
we'd sing Brother Hatcher's
favorite "Lily of the Valley",
they'd pass the offering.
plate, the choir would do a
special and Brother L.H.
Hatcher would get up and
preach. He usually started
around 11:30 or so and we
always got out by 1:00 or
1:15.
He was so soft spoken
when he tailed to me but he
could get pretty loud *hen;
Sheogot to gon1gon Heaven ord
Hell -which hle h often did."
He had kind of a glow around
him when he preached. I lik-
ed it when he moved around
- in the pulpit which he
often did. He'd get out from
behind the stand and I'd look
for the grass stain on his
right knee. Mr. L.H. Hatcher
liked me so much that he
didn't worry about a little
grass stain as he got down to
shake my hand. Told you he
was special.
Shoot, during Vacation Bi-
ble School he'd get right
down in the floor with us and
help us make a lamp by glu-
ing those popsicle sticks
together. Me and Brother
Hatcher working together
was about the best popsicle
stick gluers that ever came
through that church.
And like any preacher
worth his salt, he could eat.
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THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1986 PAGE THREE

SHAD,

S- PHANTRY
by Wendell Campbell

The Richest Man

I GUESS EVERYONE has thought about it from
time to time. I used to think about it quite often.
What would it be like to be the richest person in the
world?
SOME TIME BACK I read the list of the 300 richest
people in the United States. The number one richest
person is a gentleman who created the Wal-Mart
stores. If I remember correctly, he's worth about 31/z
billion dollars. A billion dollars is one thousand million..
So, Mr. Wal-Mart is worth 3,500 million dollars.
Friends, tli4t ain't chicken feed!
The article I read went on to say that he lived in a
small town, Benton, Arkansas, and drove a ten year old
pick-up truck. If it had said anything about him still
wearing overalls, I would have discounted the whole
story.
Three and one-half billion dollars folks, that
sucker's wired!

I'VE WONDERED A LOT about the super rich. It
would be interesting to know what they eat for
breakfast. Do they get up in time to eat breakfast? Do
they dress casually or just run around their mansion in
the buff?
I would imagine that they do just about whatever
pops into their wealthy little minds.
THERE HAS BEEN A lot written and said about J.
Paul Getty. Mr. Getty is deceased now but it has been
said that he was as tight as the G string on a tenor
banjo. The fact that he would stay in cheap hotels and
eat at discount restaurants is a matter of public record.
He was only worth about three billion.
Did the man think he was going broke? It would
take a 'lheap-o-spending to dent a million dollar bill. My
wife might have trouble with that one.
Something else I don't understand is the notion that
all rich people are not happy. I don't believe it. How
would you feel if you didn't have to get up and go to
work this morning? If you didn't have to worry
anymore about how you were going to pay the
electricity bill because it is now more than your house
payment? I can't speak for you, but for me I'll just say
it would be wonderful.
IF RICH PEOPLE are not happy it's their own
fault. There's no one pressing them to keep all that
money. There are many needy people in the world and
countless organizations that would gladly take up their
burden and I'm one of them.
I could show these rich people how to live if I had
the cash. You wouldn't see Ole Shad and I riding around
in some old pick-up truck. No sir! We would have one of
those fancy, big wheel trucks with a big whip antenna
:that would slap the top of Bankhead Tunnel when we
went through on our way to New Orleans and points
.west.. *. ,., -
us* .- + +t J + +
S, ANOTHEiTHING IS, we wouldn't live in a town
like Benton, Arkansas. Benton is a town of about 10,000
people. That's much too big. We would need a lot of
'"elbow room" to spend that kind of money.

bids to proceed with the work.
UNATTRACTIVE BRIDGE
Commissioner Birmingham and
chairman Bill Branch were disturbed
because the new Whitfield Bridge
across Wetappo Creek is attracting so
much graffiti and is becoming a place
to gather by young people who
sometimes abuse the area.
"Some of the women who live in
this area are afraid to cross this
bridge because of the activity there",
Birmingham said. "Words and names
painted on the bridge is causing a nice
facility to look very bad. They're
messing it up and I would like to see us
take some steps to stop it".
Sheriff Harrison said officers
were already patrolling the bridge

regularly every day. "We can stop the
swimming at the bridge site, but I
hate to do that since there are some
kids who go there for a good time
swimming. If the abuse continues, we
may have to put the site off limits",
the Sheriff said.
Birmingham suggested the coun-
ty re-paint the bridge and keep it
painted, covering up the graffiti.
OTHER BUSINESS
In other business matters, the
Commission:
-Agreed to a suggestion by
Commissioner Birmingham to ap-
proach Bay County about the possibil-
ity of hauling collected waste to their
new incineration plant when it is
completed. "That would solve a lot of

problems for us", Birmingham said.
-Heard a report by Larry Wells
that the county had received aproxi-
mately $61,000 in disaster payments.
Wells said the county can expect
re-imbursement on only 75 percent of
its disaster expenditures. The county
has submitted requests for about
$125,000.
-Announced budget hearings for
September 4 and 15. Named A. B.
Traylor, Doug Birmingham and
Chairman Branch to the property
appraiser adjustment board. Named
Larry Wells to represent the county on
a committee planning a Sesquicen-
tennial celebration for the area which
was Calhoun County at the time. Re-
appointed Clarence Monette to the Big
Bend Health Council.

1st Baptists Will Celebrate Anniversary

The First Baptist Church
will be celebrating "Home-
coming" Sunday. A full day
of activities is planned for the
occasion.
Services will begin at 10:30
a.m. Featured will be three
men who were all saved and
surrendered to the ministry
through the First Baptist
ministries. Scott White and
Billy Rich, whoserve on staff
at Bayou Sara Baptist
Church, Saraland, Alabama
will both have part in the
service. Steve Cloud, who
pastors the Lillian Baptist
Church, Baldwin County,
Alabama will also speak.
Included will be special
music, words from former
members and pastors, along
with many memories. An
old-fashioned dinner on the
ground will be enjoyed fol-
lowing the services.
One major highlight of the
day will be the unveiling of a
historical display of % the
Church andpastors. Included
will be pictures of two of the
three buildings occupied by
the'congregation through the
years. Also in the display will
be names and photographs of
all former pastors (part and
full time), along with their
years of service. As future
pastors come, their pictures
will be added.

John C. Martin
Died Aug. 9
-John C. Martin, 84, passed
away SaturdgyiatbtheBay St.
Joseph Care Center following
an extended illness. He had
been a winter resident of
Indian Pass Beach for the
past nine years and also
maintained a home in Michi-
gan.
He is survived by his wife,
Margaret, of Indian Pass
Beach and numerous rela-
tives in .Michigan.
There was no public visita-
tion or service held as he was
taken for Cremation.
All arrangements were by
Gilmore Funeral Home.

Kesley
(Continued from Page 2)
He loved my mother's
chocolate pies. When he
came by the house to eat
Mom would have one pie for
him and one for the rest of
us. You know, come to think
of it, we haven't had a
chocolate pie at our house
since 1964 I guess I'm not
the only person that
remembers Brother Hat-
cher.
He was old, had wrinkles
in his face, gray hair, big
ears and a bigger nose. The
tip of one finger was miss-
ing. To this day he is still the
most beautiful person that
I've ever seen. And if he was
with us today he would be op-
posed to this gambling thing
with every fiber of his body.
That's reason enough for me
to vote no.
Respectfully,
Mr. H.K. Colbert

All members, former
members, and friends are
cordially invited to share in

this event. There will be no
Sunday School because of the
early starting time. A nurse-

ry is always provided at First
Baptist for children three
and under.

Story Premature
(Continued from Page 1)
The location for this plant, if it does come, would.be in
the Overstreet vicinity, between there and the Bay County
line.
Other officials said there has been no decision made on
anything as yet. One official described the News-Herald
story as reporting what is nothing more than speculation at
this point. "There is definitely nothing substantial" about
the matter, he said.
While nobody denies there is a possibility of getting a
rocket fuel plant located in the uninhabited west central
portion of the county, everyone denies there is substance
enough to the story to make a statement as yet.
An official of the state's Department of Community
Affairs said it was "unfortunate" the story broke at this
time because there was really nothing to print at this point.
He pointed out there were several fims bidding on the
contract to make to make the fuel and boosters and a firm
is considering Gulf as one of the several possible sites for
their plant, should they be the successful bidder.
"It's all very if-y at this point", Manuel said. He
indicated more concrete. information may be available in
just a few weeks, but at this time it was still a big gamble,
as to whether or not Gulf County would even be considered
as the possible site. Manuel said no land had changed
hands, (except for those buying in the vicinity on a
gamble) and no deals had been signed.

USDA Commodity Distribution Scheduled for August 19, 21
USDA commodities will be receive them. The Wewahitchka distribu- current commodity card to County Courthouse prior to
distributed in Gulf County on tion will be held at the receive their commodities, these dates.
August 19 and 21, according Distribution will take place Wewahitchka Community There will be no registration
to Larry Wells, county adr in Port St. Joe at the Gulf Center from 12 noon until on the days of distribution. If Wewahitchka residents
ministrative assistant. Dis- County Senior Citizens buildi- '2:00 p.m., central time, anyone is uncertain of their may come to the old court-
ing Tuesday, August 19 from Thursday, August 21. eligibility, they should call house on Wednesday, August
tribution will be made to 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., eastern '227-1735 or come by the 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., to
those who are eligible to time. Recipients must have a Commodity office in the Gulf certify for commodities.

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First Baptist Church in Port
St. Joe. Rev. Howard Brown-
ing performed the double
ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of
Mrs. Ruby Kennedy of Talla-
hassee and the late Robert
Kennedy. She is the grand-
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ferrin Rogers of Tallahas-
see, and the late Paul Farm-
er.
The groom is the son'of Mr.
and Mrs. Therman Jacobs of
Port St. Joe. He is the
grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
F.E. Trammell of Westville,
and the late Flossie and
Corvia Jacobs of Bristol.
Nuptial music was per-
formed by organist, Mrs.
Sharon Watson.
The bride was given in
marriage by her family and
escorted to the altar by her
older brother, Robert Ken-
nedy, Jr. She wore a candle-
light dress of lace and taffeta
with a matching headpiece.
To complete her ensemble,
the bride carried a silk
bouquet of mauve and can-
dlelight flowers.
Mrs. Elaine Kennedy, the
bride's sister-in-law, was

matron of honor. She wore a
pink taffeta dress and car-
ried a long stemmed bouquet
of mauve and pink silk
flowers. The bridegroom's
best man was Larry Rich.
Jessica Kennedy, niece of
the bride, was the flower girl.
Justin Blackmon, the
groom's cousin, was ring
bearer.
The wedding was directed
by Mrs. Ann Whittle.
Following the wedding a
reception was held in the
church fellowship hall. Floor
hostesses were Mrs. Annette
Lowery, Mrs. Myra Lancas-
ter and Mrs. Trixye Rich.
During the reception Dawa-
na Jacobs attended the
bride's book, Susan Black-
mon served, the bride's cake,
Phyllis Kennedy served the
groom's cake and Kathy
Graham served the punch.
Tina Rich, Jennifer Lewis
and Cristy Lowry handed out
birdseed bells.
The couple now resides at
Lake Mystic in Bristol.

SAY YOU SAW IT IN
THE STAR!!

Blynda Flowers and Mitch 1

CARD OF THANKS
I wish to thank all of my
friends for the many cards,
calls, visits, flowers and
prayers during my stay at
Bay Medical Center.
May God bless each one of
you.

Robert
Young

and Joyce

Couple Plans

August Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Flowers of Wewa-
hitchka have announced the engagement and
forthcoming marriage of their daughter,
Blynda Jean Flowers to David Mitchell Rich,
Jr., son of Mary Helen Moore of Port St. Joe
and Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell Rich, Sr. of
Wewahitchka.
S The bride-elect is a 1986 graduate of
-. Wewahitchka High School. Her fiance is a.
.' 1981 graduate of Wewahitchka High School.
He is currently employed at Winn Dixie.
The wedding is planned for August 17 at
5:00 p.m. in the gazebo at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Burley E. Parker, Jr. of Wewahitchka.
All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
A reception will follow the ceremony.
Rich

Woman's Day at New Bethel AME

Dr. Thelma J. Dudley,
president of the Women's
Missionary Council of the
C.M.E. Church will be the
speaker for the New Bethel
A.M.E. Church's Annual
Women's Day observance.

Rev. Theodore Andrews,
pastor of the church, invites
everyone to attend at 11:00
a.m. New Bethel is located on
the corner of Highway 98 and
Ave. C.

\ A
Tristan Darna

Tristan Is One
Tristan Lamar Darna cele-
brated his first birthday
Thursday, July 31 at his
home in Oak Grove.
Those who attended his
party were Christophei-
Shearer, Bianca, Shayla and
Brittany Gay, Travis, Sabri-
na and Amy Cannington,
Josh Leann and Turner
Young, Joe Boatwright,
Michael Bryant, Benjamin
Henderson and Jennifer
Timms. They were served a
Teddy Bear cake, ice cream
and kool-aid.

FORGET ME NOT
grJ1Jp AMERICAN GREETINGS

Happy Birthday!
Say it happy, formal, funny, pretty,
cute, loving, any way you like
with a Forget-Me-Not card or gift.

Engaged
Irs. Jerry L. graduate of .Port St. Joe High
and View have School. She is currently
e engagement employed by Buzzett's Drug
ng marriage of Store and plans to attend
r, Tonya Carol Gulf Coast Community Col-

Peak to Bobby Gene Plair,
Jr., son of Bobby Gene Plair,
Sr. of Port St. Joe and Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Creel of St.
Joe Beach.
The bride-elect is a 1986

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Offer For Fall.
From August 10 -
through September "
30, these four
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pencils-Warm
Rose, Cerise,
Goldspice, Slate-
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yours for only $1.50 1,
with a $12 min-
imum purchase of 1
Merle Norman t1
cosmetics.

Woman td Woman

mERLEnoRmAnn
Rnng ti., ad into one of the following Merle Norman Studios Limit one per customer, while supplies last

ALINE'S BEAUTY SALON

315 Williams Ave. Port St. Joe

Phone 229-6600

lege.
Her fiance is a 1981 gradu-
ate of Port St. Joe High
School. He is presently em-
ployed by St. Joe Paper
Company.
The wedding is planned for
September 13, 1986 at 4:00
p.m. at First Pentecostal
Holiness Church in Port St.
Joe.
All friends and relatives
are invited to attend.
A reception will follow
immediately in the church
fellowship hall.

Happy
Birthday
MOM
We Love You!
JUSTIN &
KATHARINE

"Good service.
good coverage.
good price-
That's
State Farm
insurance."

BILL WOOD
403 Monument Ave.
Port St. Joe
Office: 229-6514
Home: 229.6103
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there
STATE FARM

"Commemorating 63 year of ministering to Port St. Joe
and Gulf County"

Services 10:30 a.m.
Featuring former First Baptist members
Steve Cloud, Billy Rich and Scott White
Honoring former staff and members
Special music
Unveiling of Church history display
Dinner on the ground following service
Everyone is. invited

"The Church that is in the heart of Port
St. Joe reaching out for the hearts of
Port St. Joe." HOWARD BROWNING
Past)r

PAGE FOUR

THE TAR Pot St Jo, Fa THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1986

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TIE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1986 PAGE FIVE

Travel Tour Planned

to See

Northeastern U.S. and Canada

Goodtime Travel Tours
will host a meeting August
18, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. at the
Library, Courthouse Com-
plex, to discuss a fall foliage
tour.
The tour is planned for

September 22 for 14 days and
13 nights, includes transpor-
tation, lodging, admission to
enters, special tour guides,
luggage handling and escort
services.
Points of interest include:

sight seeing through Virginia
over skyline drive, Gettys-
burg, Pa., battlefields, Dutch
and Amish farms, Amish
lunch, Philadelphia, Pa. the
Big Apple, tour of New York
City, free time for a broad-
way play, travel through
Connecticut, Massachusetts,
White Mountains of New
Hampshire, tour Mt. Wash-
ington area, across Vermont
to the Canadian border to
Quebec, tour the old city of
Quebec and tour Niagara
Falls.
Married and single persons
are invited.
For more information call
Lorene Brown at 674-5365 or
Edna Goodman at 674-5690.

Church

Will Honor

Robert Davis
The Holiness Church of the
Living God in Apalachicola
will be in appreciation ser-
vices honoring Elder Robert
L. Davis. Robert is an
employee of Gulf County
Guidance Clinic.
Services will be held at
11:30 a.m. August 17 with
Minister Eugene Nobles of
New Bern, N.C. as guest
speaker and the Inspirational
Voices will be singing at 4:00
p.m. Evan. Robin Bailey of
the Church of God Church of
Port St. Joe will be the guest
speaker.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
PA YS, TRY ONE!

U GINA YAKISI

To Wed August 23

Mrs. Pauline Parisi of Port
St. Joe and Edward Parisi of
Madison, Wisconsin have an-
nounced the engagement and
forthcoming marriage of
their daughter, Gina Parisi
to Ricky Blackman, son of
Jerry Blackman of Charles-
ton, S.C. and Malovine Har-
vey of Ridgeland, S.C.

The wedding is planned for
August 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church of Port
St. Joe. No invitations are
being sent. All friends and
relatives are invited to at-

Child to father: "I'll show
you my report card if you'll
grant me immunity."
*
Poise is the quality that
enables you to buy shoes
without seeming aware of
the hole in your stocking.
*
Don't assume every sad-
looking woman has loved
and lost. Maybe she got him.
*
We'll cheer you up at
Roche's Furniture & Ap-
pliance Store.
See us for a large capacity
washer/dryer to ease laun-
dry day.

Roche's Furniture
& Appliance
209-211 Reid Ave.
Port St. Joe.

Elder and Mrs. Wender R.
Gavin are pleased to an-
nounce the engagement of
their daughter, Wendy Lavet
Gavin to Timothy Lamar
Beard, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Roosevelt Beard, Sr. of Port
St. Joe.
The bride-elect will receive
a BA degree from Florida
State University in Health
Administration in December.
Timothy is a 1980 honor
graduate of Port St. Joe High
School and received, a BA
degree from Florida State
University. He has been
accepted into graduate
school at Florida State Uni-
versity to seek a MS degree
in Vocational Rehabilitation

NATALIE JOLYNN BURGE

Cute Two
Natalie Jolynn Burge cele-
brated her second- birthday
with a Care Bear party at her
home on Saturday, August 2.
Helping her celebrate were:
Christopher Knox, Jolie Ho-
gan, Brandy and Ashley
White, Joshua Smith, Sara
and Elliott Moore, Cody
Nobles, Mandy and Bobby
Phillips, Jacob and Anna
Tankersley, and Lindsey
Lyles.
Special guests were Aunt
Sue and cousin Stephen Be-
sore, Aunt Paula and Aunt
Jamie Besore.
Natalie is the daughter of,
Travis and Lynn Burge. She
is the granddaughter of Bill
and Carol Besore and Herb
and Dot Burge. Great.grand-
parents are Mr.., and Mrs.
E.B. Young and Mrs. Verma
Singletary.

Counseling. He is presently
employed with Leon County
School Board as an Instruc-
tional Assistant for juvenile
delinquent youth and is also
employed by Florida State
University as a Career Advi-
sor. He also serves as
Associate Pastor of The
Progressive Church of Our
Lord Jesus Christ in Talla-
hassee.
The wedding will be Octo-
ber 25, 1986 at Bethel A.M.E.
in Tallahassee.

Eye Openers
by Dr. Wesley Grace
:HOW LONG WILL YOUR
CONTACT LENSES LAST?
: With proper care, contact
lenses have a reasonable life
span, though different types
of lenses have varying
degrees of durability. Often
new lenses are not needed
because they wear out or
tear, but because your pres-
cription must be changed for
you to see clearly.
- Sturdiest of all are the
traditional hard contact
lenses. They have been
known to last five years or
longer. Scratches can be
polished out, unless they are
exceptionally deep.
Daily soft lenses last any-
Where from one to two years.
Extended wear lenses may
1iave to be replaced more
frequently. These need to be
iplaced when they discolor,
get small nicks or tears, or
become heavily coated with
protein depoists.
j Gas-permeable lenses
have an average life of three
qr four years. A buildup of
Protein deposits or deep
scratches (often caused by
carelesss handling) can
shorten the life of these
lther sturdy lenses, too.
i Contact lenses should not
e chosen for how long they
last, but for what is best for
Oour vision and :comfort.
Softer an extensive eye
amination, your op-
tmetrist- 'will recommend
e lenses you should wear.
Brought to You As A
Community Service by
Or. Wesley Grace
324 Long Ave.
227-1410

Florida A&M University,
Angel Willette King was
formally installed into the
McKnight Achievers Society.
She was one of 65 inductees.
The purpose of the Mc-
Knight Achievers' Society is
to encourage excellence in'
blacks and other minorities.
The award will be provided
to youth from kindergarten
through the collegiate level
who meet the requirements.-
Angel is a third grade
student at Port St. Joe
Elementary. Last term she
earned all A's. According to
her teachers, counselor, and
principal she is a very
deserving student. Her extra-
curricular activities include
gymnastics, swimming,
reading, singing in a choir,
and participating in commu-
nity culture programs. She
says, "My hobby is travel-
ing."
The highlight of this me-
morable event came when
the speaker, Rev. Dr. Free-
man Irving, Jr., professor of
Industrial Education at Flor-
ida .A&M University spoke
from the theme: "The chal-
lenge." The speaker outlined
in an interesting and infor-
mative way what it takes to
achieve success.
Prior to the speech Angel
and her peers received seve-
ral symbols to mark their,
membership. Each received
a pin, plaque, certificate of
achievement and a black
McKnight Achievers jacket.
Angel was excited about
being chosen and -vows to
keep up the good work.She is
the daughter of William and
Mary P. King.

The common cold is most
communicable two days
before to two days af-
ter symptoms appear.

"THE CHURCH AFLAME IN PORT ST. JOE"

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
c 102 Third Street
Evangelistic Worship Services
Regular Bible Study
Ministering to the Total Family
Fully Graded Choirs
Christ Centered Youth Program
An Exciting Place to Attend
Where Everyone Is Welcome
Regular Services Sunday & Wednesday

Pull Lever 31A
September 2, 1986
*
"Give to every other human being, every right that you claim for yourself.
God is our Father, Christ is our Redeemer, and man is our brother."

"YOUR VOTE and SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED"

Angel King'

Hospital Upgrades

Its Equipment

Dave Odum, administrator
of Gulf Pines Hospital, told
the Kiwanis and Rotary
Clubs last week the hospital
is continuously upgrading
their facilities and equip-
ment and currently have
improved their medical
treatment capability consi-
derably.
"The biggest improve-
ments have been in the
radiology department where
an ultrasound machine has
been installed, as well as a
stress test machine, upgrad-
ing in our laboratory and
heart monitor equipment.
Odum said that through
hard work and improving
services, the hospital has
finally ,reached the break
even point after spending
several years in the dol-
drums of operating in the
red. "We're on the way back
and offering a quality medi-
cal care in the process",
Odum said.
"Originally we thought the
lack of use came because the
building needed a face-lift,
but we have since reached
the conclusion doctors would-
n't refer patients here be-
cause of lack of equipment.
We have been in the process
of removing that problem
while offering new services,"
the administrator said.
In the realm of new ser-

vices, Odum said the hospital
has installed equipment
which will allow the monitor-
ing of heart patients where-
ever they might be in the
hospital, either in bed or
ambulatory; improved EKG
testing and immediate inter-
pretation from a cardiac
center; introduction of a
program of caring for those
who need simple 'care for a
few days at a reduced cost;
resumption of surgery; com-
plete, refurbishing of the
building and equipment.
"Our company promised
several things when we took
over the hospital operation
nearly a year ago and we
have just about met all. those
promises", Odum said. He
pointed out the only promise
not met thus far, is construc-
tion of a doctors office
building complex. "We have
been unable to get one permit
for this construction and just
as soon as we do, we'll fulfill
that pledge", he said.
The speaker said the hospi-
tal is trying to get a'-cliit
opened at Mexico Bea'&d,
hopefully by next week. "We
have installed a building at
Mexico Beach which will be
staffed by a doctor and
provide all the services any
doctor's office provides", he
said.

You Must Pay S.S. on

Household Workers

A person who pays a
household worker at least $50
in cash wages during a three
month calendar quarter
must pay Social Security
taxes to the Internal Revenue
Service, and file W-2 forms
with the Social Security
Administration.

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Sherri Lynn Hamilton

Sherri Is Seven
Sherri Lynn Hamilton,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James Hamilton, celebrated
her seventh birthday August
4 in Miami with her grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Peak and a host of cousins.
She also visited two aunts in
Fort Lauderdale.
She is also the granddaugh-
ter of Mrs. Idell Winfield of
Port St. Joe.

The wages include any
cash paid to the worker as
reimbursement for the cost
of bus fare, meals, or a room.
If the wages are not reported
on time, the employer may
have to pay a penalty in
addition to the overdue taxes.
Wages that average as
little as $4 a week would add
up to at least $50 for a
calendar quarter.
A free leaflet which, ex-
plains an employer's respon-
sibilities in more detail, can
be obtained at your nearest
Social Security office.

Thanks for all the calls,
words of encouragement
and support your have
shown me in the last cou-
ple of weeks. It means a
lot! I wanted this job. 6
years ago ... I wanted this
job 2 years ago... Now I'm
better prepared and I still
want this job ... of serving

An official of the Depart-
ment of Health and Rehabili-
tative Services announced
recently that the Florida
Special Supplemental Food
Program for Women, Infant
and Children (WIC) has
received an additional $2
million from the federal
government for 1986.
WIC is a health program
that provides highly nutri-
tious foods to pregnant wo-
men, women who have re-
cently given birth, breast
feeding women, infants, and
children up to age five.
Ann Rhode, director of the,
Florida WIC Program, said
that $50 million had original-
ly been allocated to the state
for this year, enabling 109,000
people to be served each
month. The additional alloca-
tion will allow the program to
increase its number of parti-
cipants.
Although most federal pro-
grams have been affected by
the automatic budget-cutting
mechanisms of Gramm-
Rudman, WIC is one of the
few programs exempted
from the process. This is due
in part to a comprehensive
study of the program re-
leased by the U.SDepartment
of Agriculture in January
1986.
The study released by
USDA listed several major
positive findings about WIC:
Women who participate in
WIC have longer pregnancies
leading to fewer premature

GCCC to

Register

August 18
Registration for the fall
semester at Gulf Coast Com-
munity College will begin
Monday, August 18, accord-
ing to Anne McCullen, direc-
tor of admissions and re-
cords.
Registration by appoint-
ment for day classes will be
2held in The Stuidenrt .QCnter
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. on
August 18 and 19. Evening
students may register with-
out an appointment from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 18.
. The college has scheduled
almost 700 courses this fall,
many of which are offered in
off-campus locations and on
radio and television.
Classes will begin on Mon-
day, August 25. More infor-
mation is available at 769-
1551.

Adult School
Has Begun

The regular fall session of
the Gulf County Adult School
began Tuesday, August 12.
There are no fees if a person
has not finished high school.
Students may register
anytime by calling 227-1744
for information concerning
classes and locations.

BACKGROUND and EDUCATION
* Lifelong resident of Gulf County
* Married
* Three children
* B.S. degree In Business Administration
from Florida State University
* Major In Accounting

I want to serve you as
Clerk of the Circuit Court
and need your vote and support.

PAID POLITICAL ADV.

U

ELECT -

Benny C. Lister

Clerk of Circuit

Co .rt

Gulf County

EXPERIENCED DEDICATED DEPENDABLE

Vote For and Elect

FRED N. WITTEN GULF CO. JUDGE

QUALIFIED
Has training and experience required
to hear all types of cases, including the
following which cannot presently be
heard by your County court:
Administration of Estates
Adoptions
Delinquent and Dependent Child
Proceedings
Divorces
Guardianship Proceedings .
Name Changes
Real Property Actions

* DEDICATED
SWorked hard at many different jobs to
pay for education and training will con-
tinue to work hard as your county court
judge.

CONCERNED
Sixteen years of service to Gulf County
through work and community involve-
ment.

READY, WILLING AND ABLE TO SERVE

Pd. Pol. Adv.

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deaths. Prematurity is one of
the leading factors that con-
tribute to death among in-
fants.
WIC participation results
in a significant increase in
the number of women who
seek early and regular medi-
cal care during pregnancy.
Early and adequate prenatal
care is one of the most
important factors affecting
pregnancy outcome.
Women enrolled in WIC
had improved intakes of
several nutrients: protein,
iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
The foods provided by WIC -
milk, cheese, eggs, fruit
juice, cereal, infant formula,
infant cereal, and infant
juice are high in these
nutrients.
The WIC Program is avail-
able in this area. Gulf County
residents who wish to apply
should contact Bay County
WIC Project, 717 East 7th
Street, Rear, Panama City,
(904) 785-9266, to request an
appointment. Those living in
other counties should contact
the public health unit nearest
them.
The WIC Program is free.
However, to qualify, an ap-
plicant must meet income
eligibility guidelines. Appli-
cants must also be examined
by a physician, nurse, or
nutritionist to determine if
they have a special nutri-
tional need for the WIC foods.
Standards for participation
in the WIC Program are the
same for everyone regard-
less of race, color, national
origin, age, sex, or handicap.

EXPERIENCE
* Employed by Clerk Gates as
Financial Officer for past
year and five months.
* Employed as an Auditor by
the Auditor General, State
of Florida, for approx. 19
yrs. prior to working for
Clerk Gates
* Audited accounts and
records of Clerks of Circuit
Courts and Boards of Coun-
ty Commissioners while em-
ployed by the Auditor
General.

Pd. Pol. Adv.

-MINUTES... Gulf County School Board

The Gulf County School,
Board met in regular session
on July 8, 1986 at5:30 p.m. in
the"Gulf County Courthouse
in Port St. Joe. The following
members were present:
Waylon Graham, Ted Whit-
field, iGene Raffield, Oscar
Redd,I and James Hanlon.
The Superintendent was also
present.
Chairman Graham presid-
ed and the meeting was
opened with prayer by Redd
and followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The- Board presented a
plaque of appreciation to
Madeline Wynn in recogni-
tion of her many years of

devoted service to the Gulf
County School System.
Todd Wilder met with the
Board and expressed appre-
ciation for their help with the
Muscular Dystrophy Asso-
ciation project "Fishing for
the Answer".
On motion by Hanlon,
second by Redd, the minutes
of June 3 and 26, 1986 were
approved.
On motion by Redd, second-
by Whitfield, the Board ap-
proved the following students
matters:
Approved a request from
Mrs. William Wilson that her
daughters, Stephanie and
Suzanne be allowed to with-

The Church of the Nazarene
Excitement is in the air. We are a small but growing church
with a big welcome.
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MORNING WORSHIP ...................... 11:00A.M.
SEVENING WORSHIP....................... 7:00P.M.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICE .......... 7:0Q P.M.
Location: 2420 Long Avenue

draw from Port St. Joe High
School and enter the Gulf
County Adult Institute as an
alternative for their educa-
tion.
Approved the transfer of
Frances Elizabeth Garrett
from Highland View Elemen-
tary School to Port St. Joe
Elementary School begin-
ning with the 1986-87 school
year.
On motion by Whitfield,
second by Redd, the Board
voted unanimously to ap-
proved the following person-
nel matters:
Approved the employment
of Diane Atchison as a
teacher of the Emotionally
Handicapped students at
Port St. Joe Elementary
School for the 1986-87 school
year.
Approved the'following for
instructional positions in the
summer school program, at
Wewahitchka High School:
Evelyn Cox, Dennis Kizziah,
Larry Mathes, Joni Rekstis.
Approved the following ad-
ditional additional times for
Dennis Kizziah to work in the
summer program at Wewa-
hitchka High School: Mon-
day 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., weight
program and recreational
sports; Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 8
p.m., weight program and
recreational sports; Wednes-
day, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
recreational sports, athletic
records, etc.; Thursday, 5
p.m. to 8 p.m., weight
program and recreational
sports.
Approved the employment
of William Wesley Taylor as
a teacher at Port St. Joe High
School for the 1986-87 school
year.
Approved re-employment
for Mark Kostic on annual
contract basis at Port St. Joe
High School for the 1986-87
school year.
Accepted the resignation of
SJames Johnson, Jr. as a
teacher at Port St. Joe High
School effective July 2, 1986.
Accepted the retirement of
Alma Bryant effective July
31, 1986. The Board also
approved to pay Mrs. Bryant
one-half of her accumulated
sick leave days and for 31V4
days of annual leave.
Approved a request from
Betty Lewis for an extension
on her leave of absence until
August 16, 1986.
Approved the employment
of Kathy Arnold as a teacher
at Highland View Elementa-
; .3f ,-hool for the 1986-8Z
-sd year.
Approved Robert Paul
Nedley to work as a DCT
student at St. Joe Bus Barn
forty hours per week at $3.35
per hour during the summer
effective June 2, 1986. During
the 1986-87 school year he
was approved to work 3/
hours per day.
Approved Hazel Simmons
and Dorothy Jones to trans-
port Gulf County students to
school in Bay County during
the summer school session.
Accepted a letter of retire-
ment at the end of the 1986-87
school year from Angeline
Stone.
Accepted a letter of re-
tirement at the end of the
1986-87 school year from
Fletcher Patterson.
Accepted a letter of retire-
ment at the end of the 1986-87
school year from Margaret
Addison.
Approved the position of a
part time Guidance Clerk at
Wewahitchka High School.
Approved the following
teachers to teach in the
summer school program at
Port St. Joe High School if
the enrollment is adequate:
James Belin, Chris Earley,
James Gunter, Mark Kostic,
Phil Lanford, Alice Machen,
Charles Osborne, Catherine
Ramsey, Hugh Smith, La-
mar Weathermon.
Approved the following for
summer employment at Port
St. Joe High School beginning
June. 9, 1986: Jo O'Barr,
Guidance Aide, 8 weeks;

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Sarah Riley, Guidance Coun-
selor, 8 weeks.
Approved the following bus
drivers be employed at Port
St. Joe High School for
summer school: Mae Ella
Gant, Office Aide; Betty
Curlee, Mathematics and
Remedial Aide.
Approved the following
twelve month employees who
will direct the 1986 summer
school program at Port St.
Joe High School: Edwin
Williams, Juanita Powell,
Betty Bouington, Ernest Wil-
liams.
Approved the following for
temporary employment in
maintenance program for
the summer: Joseph Brock,
Eddie Lee Causey, Buddy
Causey, Christopher Causey,
John Dady, Bernice Fortner,
Betty Gainous, Robert Har-
ris, Duane McFarland, Steve
O'Barr, Gary Rhames, Greg
Walker, Randy Wilder, Tim
Wilder, Michael Ward.
Accepted the resignation fo
Timothy Briggs as art teach-
er at Wewahitchka High
School for the 1986-87 school
year.
Approved the employment
of Marjorie Jean Smith as a
teacher at Wewahitchka
High School for the 1986-87
school year.
Approved the employment
of Sheryl Arrant Walden as a
teacher at Wewahitchka
High School for the 1986-87
school year.
Approved the employment
of Brenda Gay Tinnin as a
teacher at Wewahitchka
High School for the 1986-87
school year.
The Board reviewed cor-
respondence. No action ne-
cessary.
On motion by Hanlon,
second by Redd, the Board
voted to approve the follow-
ing program matters:
Approve Federal Assist-
ance for the Education of the
Handicapped.
On motion by Hanlon,
second by Whitfield, the
Board voted unanimously to
accept the lowest and best
bids as follows:
Furnishings for Wewa-
hitchka Elementary School -
Lovette Equipment, Items
1, 2, 5, 8; Bay Office, Items 3,
4, 6; Interstate, Items 7, 9.
The Board voted that if any
Gulf County Schools are
interested in furniture we
could order at the same time
and bid price.
Propane Gas for Wewa-
hitchka Schools West Flor-
ida Gas of Wewahitchka $.51
per gallon; Town and Coun-
try $.58750 per gallon.
Gasoline and diesel, Port
St. Joe area, J.V. Gander,
Gasoline $.535 per gallon,
Diesel $.47 per gallon. Mr.
Gander is to furnish tanks
and pumps. Wewahitchka
area C.C. Bridges, gasoline
$.539 per gallon, Diesel, $.482
per gallon. -
District Office Copier -
Copy Products, C,.von 7550
$8,789.00.
Bus Bid Approval Award-
ed a 1966 Chevrolet, I.D.
S6926522198 to Edward Tullis
for a bid of $100.00.
On motion by Whitfield,
second by Hanlon, the Board
voted unanimously to. ap-
prove the following construc-
tion matters:
Approved Change Order
No. 1 for Highland View
Elementary Covered Play
Area.
Approved to purchase a
sign to be constructed at
Wewahitchka Elementary
School.
The Board discussed in
detail the demolition of the
old part of the Wewahitchka
Elementary School facility
and authorized the Superin-
tendent to advertise to re-
ceive bids on September 1,
1986. The Board also autho-
rized the Superintendent to
:begin discussion for a facility
for four classes if the Linton
Site is not completed by the
beginning of school.

Op motion by Redd, second
by Hanlon, the Board ap-
proved the following items as
surplus property and should
be removed from property
records: Property Record
No. 0023-117, Encoder T-100;
0023-130, Royal Typewriter;
property record No. 0023-129,
Addo-X Adding Machine;
Property Record No. 23-232,
Quiz-A-Matic.
On motion by Redd, second
by Whitfield, the board ap-
proved the appointment of
Tim Griffin to serve on the
Regional Coordinating Coun-
cil as a Lay Member.
On motion by Hanlon,
second by Redd, the Board
voted unanimously to parti-
cipate in the Panhandle Area
Educational Cooperative for
the 1986-87 school year.
On motion by Hanlon,
second by Redd, the Board
voted unanimously to parti-
cipate in the PAEC Risk
Management Consortium for
the 1986-87 school year.
On motion by Redd, second
by Whitfield, the Board voted
unanimously that the bills be
paid.
On motion by Whitfield,
second by Hanlon, the Board
voted unanimously to ap-
prove the following matters:
Approve Job Analysis and
Job Description for Assistant
Principal
Approved Student Records
System Hardware Software
to be used in Gulf County
School District.
Approved an invoice to
Florida School Labor Rela-
tions Service in the amount of
$1,900.00.
Authorized the Superinten-
dent to negotiate with Leo-
nard Costin firm for the
performance of an internal
audit for all schools.
There being' no further
business, the meeting ad-
journed to meet again on
August 5, 1986 at 9:00 a.m.
The Gulf County School
Board met in special session
on July 15, 1986 at 12:00 noon
in the Gulf County Court-
house in Port St. Joe. The
following members were pre-
sent: Waylon Graham, Ted
Whitfield, Gene Raffield, Os-
car Redd; James Hanlon.
The Superintendent was also
present.
Chairman Graham presid-
ed at the meeting.
The Superintendent pre-
sented the tentative Budget
for 1986-87. A motion was
made by Redd, second by
Raffield to approve the tenta-
tive budget for advertising
and to set Monday, July 28,
1986, 5:15 p.m., as the date
aid time for a formal hear-
ing on the tentative budget.
The vote was unanimous.

THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla.

On motion by Raffield,'
second by Whitfield, the
Board voted unanimously to
approve the following mat-
ters:
Approved Change Order
No. 1 for Wewahitchka Elem-
entary School, intermediate
classrooms addition.
Mrs. Barbara Shirley-Scott
met with the board and
explained the newly adopted
Human Resources Manage-
ment and Development Plan
for Principals and Assistant
Principals.
There being no further
business, the meeting ad-
journed.
The Gulf County School
Board met in special session
on July 28,1986at5:15 p.m. in
the Gulf County Courthouse
in Port St. Joe. The following
members were present:
Waylon Graham, Ted Whit-
field, Gene Raffield, Oscar
Redd, James, Hanlon. The
Superintendent was also pre-
sent.
Chairman Graham presid-
ed at the meeting.
The Superintendent pre-
sented the Budget for 1986-87.
On motion by Whitfield,
second by Hanlon, the Board
voted unanimously to ap-
prove the tentative budget as
presented. There were no
response from the general
public.
On motion by Whitfield,
second by Hanlon, the Board
voted unanimously to ap-
prove the following personnel
matters for the 1986-87 school
year:
Approved the employment
of Linda Welch as a teacher
of the Emotionally Handi-
capped students at Port St.
Joe Elementary School.
Approved the employment
of Margaret Ellmer as a
teacher of the Educable
Mentally Handicapped stu-
dents at Port St. Joe Elemen-
tary School.
Approved the employment
of Sharon Watson as a
teacher at Port St. Joe
Elementary School.
Accepted the resignation
of Jeaniene Scroggin as
School Psychologist in the
Gulf School District.
Approved a leave of ab-
sence from Rita Sanders for
the 1986-87 school year.
The Board reviewed con-
struction delays at Highland
View Elementary site. No
action necessary.
On motion by Raffield,
second by Whitfield, the
Board voted to approve Com-
pensatory Education Evalu-
ations for 1986-87. The Board
also approved ~Exceptional
Student Educatiop Forms
development for 1986-87.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 198
On, motion by Raffield,
second by Redd, the Board
approved a list of items as
surplus and should be re-
moved from property record.
The list is on file in the
Superintendent's office.
On motion by Redd, second
by Hanlon, the Board ap-
proved a request from Tho-
mas A. Marshall, Florida
Army National Guard to use
the Wewahitchka High
School as an alternative
assembly area in the event of
mobilization.
The Board reviewed corre-
spondence from Chairman of
Board of County Commission
regarding the county's need
for a portion of the facility
being used by the Gulf
County School Board. The
Board agreed that they
would discuss the matter
with the chairman to get
further details.
On motion by Raffield,
second by Hanlon, the Board
accepted the lowest carpet
bid for Gulf County Schools
from Carpet Country of Port
St. Joe.
There being no further

6 PAGSEVEN'
IN MEMORY OF
EUNICE BRINSON
0, friend of my heart! in a
brighter morning do you
roam so happy among the
flowers? (
Do you wreathe your brows
in their rich adoring; and.
never long for this home of
ours?
Do you wish for the friends
you left behind you, or send
sweet thoughts to the loved of
yore?
Do the asphodel flowers of
heaven remind you of flowers,
you loved pn our time washed
shore?
She answers me not my
friend and sister!
Never on earth shall I hear
her voice, but a soft breath
comes through the dark
cloud vista, and her spirit
whispers to mine, "Re-
joice!"
We miss you,
Vera Burge
business, the meeting ad-
journed.

Vote For and Elect

Wendell W. Campbell

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Dependable Experienced

"He Wants the Job"
S. Pd. Pol. Adv.

"I knew I could use the
extra help, but Ijust wasn't
ready to give up my
independence. Thanks to
the Personal Care Section
at GulfPines Hospital, I can
enjoy life again."

The Personal Care Section. It's a new concept in health care.
Now seniors and those requiring the additional health care support
of a hospital can get the special attention they deserve-without
sacrificing their independence.
The Personal Care Section at Gulf Pines Hospital is uniquely
designed to accommodate residents needing various levels of care.
The Personal Care Section offers each resident private room and
bath accommodations plus optional meal, TV and phone service.
the Personal Care Section is a quiet and peaceful alternative to
convalescent care. And for short or long-term personal care, it is the
most likely choice in meeting the immediate health care needs of
today's seniors. With Personal Care facilities located within the
hospital, residents have access to all medical services provided by
Gulf Pines Hospital.
So, if you or a family member are in need of medical support or
attention, and you're ready to start enjoying life again, find out how
the Personal Care Section can truly change your life for the better. For
further information contact: the Administrator or Nursing Director at
Gulf Pines Hospital, (904) 227-1121.

SUN-STROKE OR
r/ HEAT EXHAUSTION
Although both sunstroke and heat exhaustion
are caused by the same thin,-overexposure to
extreme heat, they are very different and telling
them apart could be very important.
SUN-STROKE-the skin is hot and very dry. A
doctor should be contacted at once. A cold
water bath or sponging, an ice pack on the head
and undressing are recommended until help
arrives.
HEAT EXHAUSTION-the skin is cold and
clammy. Move person to shady place, keep
head lower than the body and loosen tight
clothing while waiting for the doctor.
"A GREAT MANY PEOPLE ENTRUST US
with their prescriptions, health needs and other
pharmacy products. We consider this trust a *
privilege and a duty. May we be your personal
family pharmacy?

for Representative
Bill McGill of Tallahassee
has recently announced his
candidacy for the Florida
House of Representatives,
District, Eight. He has
worked with the Legislature
during the past twenty years.
McGill stresses that one of
his main priorities isthe need
to work to improve, tb
i' integrity and credibility of

the public school systermA -He.
also is ,a strong supporter of
the concept of participatory
democracy. He believes,
"Government works better
for the people when it allows
opportunity for people to
participate in its delibera-

August Is A Good Month

for Nighttime Catfishing

Retiring After 41 Years

Ralph C. Roberson, General Manager of St. Joe Container Company, is shown presenting
James (Pat) Patterson with his retirement papers. Mr. Patterson retired from the company
recently after 41 years of service. He was first employed by the Container Division in 1945, and
has served as General Supervisor since 1975. Looking on in the photograph is Bob Martin, Pro-
duction Manager of the local box manufacturing plant. -Star photo

Today Is Last Day for Free Physicals

Port St. Joe High School
athletic director, Phil Lan-
ford said this will be the final
week'of free physical exam-
inations for those who wish to
participate in high school
sports for the coming school
year.
Girls, including cheerlead-
ers and those participating in
other athletic activities of
any type in grades seven

through 12, will have the
examinations available this
morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12
noon.
Boys in grades 7 through
12, planning to participate in
athletics should report for
their physical from 1:00 to
4:00 p.m.
The physical will be given
in the Commons area of Port

RIIQ1- I.;*AI

Bill McGill tions." U.LIS OUIILI. UlUSI A1.jABi

iHighland View Church for Beginning of School
Hhdenighaland View Churche

.of God In Revival Now

The Rev. J.D. Stump,
'National Evangelist for the
Church of God, will conduct
revival services at the Port
St. Joe Church of God,
located at 319 6th St. in
Highland View.
The revival is scheduled to
begin -on August. .13 and
continue nightly at 7:00 p.m.,
through August 17.
Evangelist Stump has
served as an evangelist and
pastor for the past 26 years.
He pastored .in Kentucky,
Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan
and evangelized in West
Virginia, North Carolina, Illi-
nois, Ohio and Virginia. He
served as director of State
Evangelism and Home Mis-
sions in Michigan from 1982
to 1984. He has also served on
state councils, state Boards
of Education, state Evange-
lism and Home Mission
Boards, and many other

state committees.
When not in revival, Rev.
Stump resides in Taylor,
Michigan with his wife, Bren-
da.
Pastor Robert Rathburn
invites everyone to attend.

Many Florida anglers tend
to bail out of fishing during
the dog days of August
because of the sultry weather
that takes its toll on even the
most dedicated fisherman.
Even game fish such as
largemouth bass, bream and
speckled perch also go into a
lull during the heat of the day
because of high water temp-
eratures.
However, many fishermen
sidestep the heat and humid-
ity fishing at night, when the
fish become more active.
Some nighttime angles take
this opportunity to pursue
catfish.
"During the night, catfish
are generally more active
than other species," said
Sam McKinney, fisheries bio-
logist with the Game and
Fresh Water Fish Commis-
sion. "Summer nights are
prime times to catch cat-
fish."
Many fishermen believe
catfish feed primarily on
carrion, McKinney said. Al-
though they may on occasion,
generally they feed on live
prey.
"Catfish will eat just about
anything they can catch,
including small fish, insects
and insect larvae, crayfish,
frogs, mollusks and fish
eggs," he added.
Catfish may be caught with
a wide variety of baits
including commercially con-
cocted "stink" baits. But
they are usually caught with
cheese, minnows, pieces of
white soap, shrimp, cut fish,
worms, crickets, grass
shrimp and chicken livers

and gizzards. '
Several species of catfish
occur throughout the state
but only four are commonly
caught. These include chan-
nel catfish, white catfish and
brown and yellow bullheads.
White catfish often are
called shoeheads or blue
cats, McKinney said. There
is a separate species of blue
catfish, but the white catfish
should not be confused with it
because the true blue does
not occur in Florida.
White catfish are bluish-
gray on the back and sides,
olive-gray on the head and
white underneath with forked
tails. They average about 13
inches in length and one
pound in weight but may
grow to five pounds or more.
Channel catfish are similar
in color to white catfish but
are distinguished by more
deeply forked tails. Young
channel cats have black
spots along their flanks.
Adults may reach weights of
40 pounds or more.
"Yellow and brown bull-
heads resemble one an-
other," McKinney said.
"However, they may be
distinguished by the color of
their chin barbels (whisk-
ers)."
Yellow bullheads have
white chin barbels while the
chin barbels of the brown
bullhead are dark. These two
species have squat, stocky
bodies with square tails and
the flesh is darker than other
catfish. The yellow bullhead
varies from light olive to
dark brown above shading to
creamy white or yellow

below and is often labeled
butter cat. The brown bull-
head may be called willow
cat or speckled cat and is
dark along the back with
lighter mottling along the
sides. The belly is creamy
white. Both species average
about one pound in weight
and 12-14 inches in length.
Catfish are excellent table
fare. They are most often
fried but can be made into
excellent stews and chow-
ders.

CARD OF THANKS
I want to thank everyone
for their love and concern
toward me while I was in the
hospital. Thank you for your
visits, cards, flowers and
gifts.
A special thanks to Chief
Maige and his department
for their courtesy and kind,
ness. .
To all with love I am ever
grateful. *
Vera Burge

Quarterback
Club to Meet
The Quarterback Club will
meet next Thursday evening
in the Port St. Joe High
School Commons Area.
The club will be planning
activities for the coming
school year and the pending
football season which begins
on September 5 with the
jamboree.
All members and prospec-
tive members are urged to
attend.

''Ethics', 'Morals' Close In Meaning
In their origins, the words earth has laws, courts, and In our society there are two by Jesus. In this summary,
'ethics' and 'morals' have the judges to deal with violations basic frameworks from God is the first concern.
same meaning. In their of secular ethics or morals. which we make ethical deci- After duty to God comes the

Greek and Latin beginnings
they simply mean 'customs'
or 'behavior'. Today we use.
both words to describe codes
or rules which govern our
customs and behavior.
Every civilized nation on

Matthew :Porter Williams

Matthew Has
First Birthday
Matthew Porter Williams
turned one year old August 2.
There to help him celebrate
his' birthday were Aaron
Watson, Elliott Moore, Sara
Moore, his cousin, Cheyne
Todd, god-parents Mr. and
Mrs. William Holten, great.
grandparents NaNa and
PaPa Porter, Grandmother,
Bobbie Watts and Uncle.
Richard.
Matthew is the son of
Sammie and Susan Williams
of Port St. Joe..

That is why it is a contradic-
tion of terms to mindlessly
quote the manipulaters who
say, "You can't legislate
morals!" In truth, there is
nothing else to legislate. All
of our civil laws ultimately
focus on customs and behav-
ior. In other words, laws by
nature cover ethical and
moral situations.

Matthew Mason Piercy

Matthew Piercy
Celebrates First
Matthew Mason Piercy
celebrated his first birthday
Aqgustk 8. He is the son of
Pou'g hnd Rita Piercy of
Wewahitchka.
His grandparents are Carl-
ton and Nancy Holt. of
Blountstown, Barbara Roof
of Okeechobee and Frances,
Piercy of Panama City.'

TOWARD)

UNDERSTANDING
by the Rev. Jerry R. Huft, Rector, St. James Episcopal

sions. They often have much
in common, but they also
disagree in some instances.
The first ethical frame is
called the social or secular.
In secular ethics the primary
concern is to organize and
improve society.
The second ethical frame is
called Christian ethics. It is
based on the summary of
God's law which was given

Leslie White

Leslie White
Is Now Three
Leslie White, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Perky White
celebrated her third birth-
day, Sunday, August 3.
Helping Leslie celebrate
this special occasion was her
big sister, Casey and lots of
friends and relatives.
Leslie is the granddaugh-
ter of Hershel Harrison of
Chandler, Oklahoma, Mr.
and Mrs. John White of Port
St. Joe, and Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Van Zettan of Utrect,
Holland. She is the great
granddaughter of Mrs. Ollie
Jarrison of Davison, Michi-
gan. ... -

responsibility to humanity
and society.
Since both ethical frames
deal with human relations,,
they do have a significant
common meeting ground.
But since Christian ethics
makes duty to God the
supreme consideration, the
two ethical frames some-
times clash. For this reason
some Christians have felt
called to disobey civil law.
This has been true from the
time of the apostles til now.
They believe that responsibi-
lity to a Godly world view
transcends civil responsibili-
ty.
This brings us to the
business of politics. This is an
election year. The citizens of
our community will be elect-
ing local, regional, and na-
tional office holders.
Elected officials legislate
and enforce laws. This
means that they create and
execute rules which govern
our customs and behavior. In
our society they are the
guardians of morals and
ethics.
Responsible adults all
know that you can best
predict human behavior by
looking into the past. Does an
individual's past reflect wise
words and actions? Or is
their past a litany of contro-
versy and embarrassment?
Does a current official need
to be replaced, or should she
or he remain in office? What
are the qualities and qualifi-
cations of the contenders?
What is their voting record?
People of high ethical
standards will ask these and
many more questions long
before they enter their poll-
ing place. Whether they base
their ethics on the secular, or
the Christian world view,
they understand responsibili-
ty. And they will act prompt-
ly to learn the facts.

Fqua
Congressman Don Fuqua
recently announced that the
U.S Department of Com-
merce has awarded grants of
great importance to the
Apalachicola Bay area. The
Commerce Department
awarded $18,750 to the Flor-
ida Department of Natural
Resources f6r construction of
a 30 acre oyster reef off
Apalachicola Bay. Comment-
ing on this announcement,
Fuqua said: "I am pleased at
our on-going efforts to help

Disco

Friday
The Washington Recrea-
tion Center Board of Direc-
tors will sponsor a Back-to-
Schooll Disco for all school
aged children Friday, August
15 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight at the center.
Music will be provided by
the "Robot Man" of Marian-
na. Admission is free and
refreshments will be sold.
For additional information
contact Charles Gathers or
Clarence Monette.

Announces Area Grants
the oyster industry in Apa-
lachicola Bay recover (rom
the devastating effects of the Here In Port St. Joe
two hurricanes that hit last A
year. This money will, in Allstate an insure your
combination with other fede-
ral and state funds we have house, your apartment,
secured, continue our work to
insure the future of the oyster your mobie hom-.
industry for many years to y u i o,
come."
The Commerce Depart-
ment also awarded the City
of Apalachicola $851,480 for For years, you've seen and
improvements to the city's heard advertising about
commercial fishing basin at Allstate home insurance. I
Scipio Creek. The funds will And now it's available here, at our agency.
include money for bulkheads, Whatever you call "home," Allstate has
boat slips, walkways, and a a special policy to fit your special needs.
road and a 24,000 gallon Dollar for dollar, we feel it's one of the best
storage tank. Fuqua added: home-protection values on the market
"The City of Apalachicola is today.
to be commended for its own Considering higher costs, and the
efforts, reflected in thi. grant tremendous investment you now have in
award. I am pleased that the your home, it makes sense to check. Call or
federal government is recog- come in, and compare Allstate's rates with
nizing the importance of what you're paying now.
Apalachicola to our nation's You could end up saving money.
fishing industry." AH.Uta, ln.ur.n.e Company
The Commerce Depart- No.hbrook. IL
ment also awarded' DNR GASKIN-GRADDY INSURANCE AGENCY
$117,850 to continue market-
ing and education programs our 55th Year in Business
to inform the public and the Call Collect for Quotation
press of the benefits of using Phone 639.5077 or 639.2553 Wewahitchka
fish as food.

I A

CARMELA FARULLA M.D. is a native of
Rochester, N.Y. trained in internal medicine and
nephrology (kidney diseases) at Bronx Lebanon
Hospital Center, New York City. She is a member
of the American College of Physicians and
American Medical Association and is certified in
advanced cardiac life support.

MIGUEL TREVINO M.D. is a native American
trained in internal medicine at Bronx Lebanon
Hospital Center, New YoriktCity. He is a member
of the American College of Physicians and
American Medical Association. He is also certified
in advanced cardiac life support;

Voters of Gulf County: n
Recent events in Gulf County have reemphasizo the need for qualified,
dedicated, and properly motivated leadership in our local government. The Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which I seek, requires the full attention of a pro-
ven manager and administrator who is free of conflicting external pressures and
influences. I offer to the people of Gulf County the following qualifitations., ex-
perience, and background:
Bachelor.of Science Degree in Engineering and Master of Science Degree in
Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
Twenty-eight years of Naval Service with ever-increasing personnel.. fica,.
and management responsibilities. I
Served as a Program Manager in the Office of the Chief of Naial Operations
in the Pentagon.2
Retired as a Captain, U.S. Navy after serving a three year four as Command-
ing Officer (Base Commander) of a Naval Air Statio.
Qualified and have acted as Trial Counsel, Defense Coidnel, Member, and
President of Military Courts-Martial under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Resident of Northwest Florida since 1959.
Married to the former Florence Radford of Pensacola for thirty-four years -
Seven children.
Community oriented President, Port St. Joe Rotary Club.
VOTE FOR -

HENRY L. CASSANI
Clerk of the Circuit Court
I Pol. dv. ... .

OFFICE HOURS

9 a.m. to noon Et 1 5 p.m.

MONDAY thru FRIDAY

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

227-1783 or 227-1831

F

Another
Basic
American
Medical
Company

41 1 -I I It 1 3 ii I

PAGE NINE

PAGE TEN THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14. 1986

Service News:

Shipman On

Pfc. William Dunigan In Germany Duty at Moody

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR-
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
'IN RE: The Marriage of
JAMES R. COUNTS,
Husband, Petitioner,
And
STEPHANIE THOMAS COUNTS,
Wife, Respondent.
NOTICE OF SUIT
TO: Stephanie Thomas Counts
c/o Gene Thomas
HC 84, Box 58A
Mora, Louisiana 71455
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED a
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your
Answer or other response to the Peti-
tion on Petitioner's Attorney:
ROBERT M. MOORE, ESQ.,
P. O. Box 248
Port St. Joe, Florida 324586
and file the original thereof In the Cir-
cuit Court Clerk's Office, Gulf County
Courthouse, Port St. Joe, Florida
32456, on or before the 21st day of
August, 1986. If you fail to do so, a
Final Judgment for the relief sought
may be granted by Default.
DATED this the 21st day of July,
1986.
JERRY T. GATES,
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: Is/ Tonya Knox, Deputy Clerk
4tc 7/24

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR-
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
IN RE: The Marriage of
JAMES D. GLASS,
, Husband, Petitioner,
And
SARAH W. GLASS,
Wife, Respondent.
NOTICE OF SUIT
T'l: Sarah W. Glass
: Address Unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED a
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your
Answer or other response t he Peti-
tion on Petitioner's Attorney:
ROBERT M. MOORE, ESQ.,
P.O Box 248
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
and file the original thereof in the Cir-
cuit Court Clerk's Office, Gulf County
Courthouse, Port St. Joe, Florida
32456, on or before the 21st day of
August, 1986. If you fail to do so, a
Final Judgment for the relief sought
may be granted by Default.
DATED this the 21st day of July,
1986.
JERRY T. GATES,
Clerk of Circuit Court
By: /s/ Tonya Knox, Deputy Clerk
4tc 7/24

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS '
Sealed bids in duplicate willabe
received until noon, August 26,1986 by
the Gulf County Board of County Com-
missioners, Port St. Joe, Florida, at
which time and place all bids will be
publicly opened and read aloud for:
ROOF RENOVATION
GULF COUNTY HEALTH CLINIC
WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA
The Contractor shall furnish all
labor, diaterials and equipment and
shall be responsible for the entire com-
pletion of this project.
Plans, specifications and contract
documents may be inspected at the of-
fice of the Architect, State Road 22,
Wewahitchka, Florida and may be
procurred by General Contractors,
upon a deposit of $5.00 per set of plans
and specifications, of which the full
amount will be refunded to each gen-
eral contractor, who submits a bid and
all other deposits for other than one
completeset of plans an d specifica-
tions will be refunded less deduction to
cover reproduction cost of $2.50 each
set. All documents must be returned in
good condition within ten (10) days
after the date of opening of bids.
Right is reserved to reject any and
all proposals and waive technicalities.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a
period of thirty (30) days after date set
for opening.
Billy Branch, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners,
Charles Gaskin Architect
t 118/14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR-
TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY
Case No. 86-32
IN RE:' The Estate of
EDWARD BAILEY,
Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE
ABOVE ESTATE AND ALL OTHER
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE
ESTATE:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
that the administration of the Estate of
EDWARD .BAILEY, deceased, Case
No: 86-32 is pending in the Circuit
Court for Gulf County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which is
Gulf County Courthouse, Port St. Joe,
Florida, 32456. The- Personal
Representative of the Estdte is
ROBERT M. MOORE, Whose address
is P. O. Box 248, Port St. Joe, Florida
32456.
All persons having claims ,or
demands against the Estate are re-
quired, WITHIN THREE (3) MON-
THS FROM THE DATE OF THE
FIRST, PUBLICATION OF THIS
NbTICE to file with the Clerk of the
above Court a written statement of
any demand or claim they may have.

Each claim must be in writing and
must indicate the basis for the claim,
the name and address of the creditor
or his Agent or Attorney and the
amount claimed. If the claim is not yet
due, the date when it will become due
shall be stated. If the claim is con-
tingent or unliquidated, the nature of
the uncertainty shall be stated. If the
claim is secured, the security shall be
described. The Claimant shall deliver
sufficient copies of the claim to the
Clerk to enable the Clerk to mail one
(1) copy to each Personal Represen-
tative.
All persons interested in the Estate
to whom,' copy of this Notice of.Ad-
ministration has been mailed are re-
quired, WITHIN THREE (3)
MONTHS FROM THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, to
file any objections they may have that
challenge the validity of the
decedent's will, the qualifications of
the personal representative or the
venue or jurisdiction of the Court.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OB-
JECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.!
Date of the first publication of this
Notice of Administration is: August 14,.
1986
/s/ ROBERT M. MOORE,
Personal Representative
P.O. Box 2,48
Port St. Joe,'FL 32456
(904) 229-8181
2t 8/14
FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to Section 865.09; Florida Statutes, the
undersigned persons Intend to register
with the Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the
fictitious' name or trade name under
which they will be engaged in business
and in which Said business is to be car-
ried on, to-wit:
OUR BOUTIQUE
302 Third Street
Owners: Berta Higgins
Terry Jones
-;,: 4t8/14
IIOTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, the
undersigned persons intend to register
with the Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Gulf County, Florida, four weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the
fictitious name or trade .name under
which they will be engaged in business
and in which said business is to be car-
ried on, t9owit:
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
5830 Georgia Avenue
SSt. Joe Beach
Mailing Addres:
P.O0. Box 62
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
Co-Owners:
Hugh F. and Coralie Smith
4t8/14

NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF
DR. SHIRLEY R. SIMPSON, M.D.
DECEASED;
PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS
To ali patients of Dr. Shirley R.
Simpson notice is hereby given that
Shirley R. Simpson died on October 3,
1985. All patients' medical records will
be disposed of or destroyed one (1)
month or later from the last day of the
fourth.C4th) week of the first (1st)
publication of this notice.
Anyone former patient that wishes
his or her medical records must con-
tact the peopnia representative's at-
torney, Ciiaue--.w. t4,postP Offie:
Drawer'BS, Lakeland, Florida 33802;
(813) 683-4511 or Twila Wanna Grace,
Post Office Box 31, Port St. Joe,
Florida 32456.
ALL MEDICAL RECORDS NOT
CLAIMED WILL BE DISPOSED OF
OR BE DESTROYED.
Publication of this Notice has begun
on August 14, 1986.
-/s/ ROY A. SIMPSON,
SPersonal Representative of the
Estate of Shirley Rose Simpson,
deceased, '
4875 Magnolia Avenue
Mulberry, Florida 33860
(813) 4282235 ,
4t8/14

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR RIDS
Sealed bids in duplicate will be
received until noon, September 5, 1986
by the Gulf County School Board, Port
St. Joe, Florida, at which time ind
place all bids will be publicly opened
and read-aloud for:,
DEMOLITION
PORTIONS OF OLD
WEWAHITCHA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA
The Contractor shall furnish all
labor, materials and equipment and
shall beresponsible for the entire com-
pletion of this project.
Plans, specifications and contract
documents may be Inspected at the of-
fice of the Architect, State Road 22,
Wewahitchka, Florida and may be
procurred' by General Contractors,
upon a' deposit' of $5.00 per set of plans
and specifications, of which the full
amount will be refunded to each gen-
eral contractor, who submits a bid and
all other deposits fo' other than one
complete set of plans and specifica-
tions will be refunded less deduction to
cover reproduction cost of $250 each
set. All documents must be returned in
good condition within ten (10) days
after the .date of opening of bids.
Cashier's check, certified check,'or
bid bond for not less than 5% of the
amount of bid, must accompany each
proposal."
Performance, labor and material

identification with their
units.

Dunigan -is a combat sig-
naler.

HEL WANTI

Army Private 1st
William L. Dunigan, s
William L. and Dor
Dunigan of Port St. Jo4
arrived for duty with t
Infantry Division For
West Germany.
COHORT was design
enhance mission effe
ness" and strengthen
cohesion and esprit de
by. providing soldiers
opportunity for long

CTA Bargai

Session Tod
There will be a bargz
session for Gulf County
and Gulf County
Board today at 5:00 p.
Port. St. Joe High S
student activity room.
All teachers are urg
attend,

Class
son of
*a L.
e, has
he 1st
ward,

ned to
!ctive-
unit
corps
s the
-term

n

ay
gaining
y CTA
School
m. at
School

ged to

J&P

Const. Co.

Specializing in Remodeling

Decks Boardwalks Additions

FREE ESTIMATES

TERRY PARRISH

229-8589

rir r.orce Airman Rooert
M. Shipman, son of Robert T.
and Phyllis F. Shipman of
Wewahitchka, has arrived
for duty with the 347th Civil
Engineering Squadron,
Moody Air Force Base, Ga.
Shipman is a fire protec-
tion specialist.

CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late
Walter Lee Lenox thanks
their many friends: far and
near, for their words of
comfort, flowers and other
expressions of love and con-
cern during their bereave-
ment.
We pray that God will
shower you with his choicest
blessings.
The Lenox family

The Gulf Co. Child Deve-
lopment and Learning
Center is now accepting ap-
plications for an aide posi-
tion, A high school diploma
is required and training in
child care is preferred. In-
terested persons may apply
between the hours of 1:30
and 3:30 p.m. at the Center
located in the Washington
Recreation Center. Deadline
for applying is August 28th,
1986. 2t8/14
PAYROLL CLERK
The Gulf County School
Board is receiving applica-
cations for the position of
Payroll Clerk. Application
forms are available at the
Gulf County School Board
Office located in the Gulf
County Courthouse. Persons
having applications on file in
the School Board Office and
wishing to be considered for
this position must request to
have their application sub-
mitted. One (1) position is
available. Personnel trans-
fers will be considered first.
Salary will be determined
by Board approved sche-
dule. Application deadline is
noon on August 21, 1986. The

RN's or LPN's need-
ed parttime in the Port
St. Joe area to perform
insurance physical
for a national com-
pany. Call 1-800-
325-7479.
2tc 8/14

WHIRLPOOLS

U

RG0043684.

Custbm
-Ji Building
to Your

Plans and Specifications

FREE ESTIMATES
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

"Quality at A Reasonable Price"

NEWMAN'S CONSTRUCTION Co0.
Mexico Beach, Florida 648-5668

,

bond, .and workman's compensation
insurance will be required of the suc-
cessful bidder.
Right is reserved to reject any or all
proposals and waive technicalities.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for
a period of thirty (30) days after date
set for opening.
Walter Wilder, Superintendent
Gulf County School Board
Port St. Joe, Florida_
Charles A. Gaskin, ARA
ARCHITECT ,
P. O. Box 7
Wewahitchka, Florida 32465
2t8/14
BID NUMBER 313
The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, re-
quests bids for the following:
INSTITUTIONAL PACKAGE
INSURANCE POLICY
Specifications may be obtained from
the City Clerk's Office, P. O. Box 278,
Port.St. Joe, Florida 32456, or the
Municipal Building, 305 Fifth Street.
Bid opening will be held September
23, 1916,at 2:00 P.M., E.D.T. in the-
Municipal. Building at a Special
Meeting of the City Commission.
THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE
/s/L. A. Farris,
City Auditor-Clerk 2t.8/14
BID NUMBER 314
The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, re-,
quests bids for the following:
.ATIROOM FACILITIES
WASHINGTON RECREATION
"CENTER BALLPARK
Specifications may be obtained from
the City Clerk's Office, P. 0. Box 278,
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, or the
Municipal Building, 305 Fifth Street.
Bid opening will be held September
16, 1986, at 8:00 P.M., E.D.T. in the
Municipal Building at the regular
-meeting of the City Commission.
THE CITY OF PORT ST. JOE
Is/ L. A. Farris,
CityAuditor-Clerk 2t 8/14
LEGAL NOTICE
The seal e voting machines
for the firstprimary wMibedh'Aug
29th, 1I86 from 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
EDT.
CORA SUE ROBINSON,
Supervisor of Elections,
Gulf County
It 8/14
REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Gulf County School Board will
receive sealed' bids for the sale of 5 LP
or natural gas, 161 hp V-8, International
commercial engines; suitable for heavy
commercial or industrial use. Bids must
be submitted by August 18, 1986 in the
Office of the Superintendent, Gulf
County School Board. Gulf County
Courthouse' Port St. Joe, FL 32456. For
further information, contact Buddy
Floore (904)229-8369.
2t 8-7
FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Section 865.09. Florida Statutes, the
undersigned person intends to register
with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Gulf
County, Florida, four weeks after the
first publication of this notice, the
fictitious'name or trade name under
which he will be engaged in business and
in which said business is stobe carried
on, to-wit:
AAA CONSTRUCTION '
1301 McClelland Avenue
Port St. Joe. Florida 32456
Owner: Michael A. Higdon
4tp8-7
FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, the
undersigned person intends to register
'with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Gulf4County, Florida, four weeks after
the first publication of this notice, the
fictitious name or trade name under
which he will be engaged in business and
in said business is to be carried on,
to-wit:
WILDER MUSIC
5th Ave., Beacon Hill, Florida
Jerry & Polly Wilder,
Owners
4t(8-7

WANT AN OPPORTUNITY
TO EARN EXTRA $$$
THIS COULD,BE THE
V '. MOST IMPORTANT
phone call you've ever
made...
An ideal distributorship
costs you nothing. Shouldn't
you make An appointment to-
day. Learn how you can save
$$$$ and earn $$$$. !t's so
simple. We do it you can,
too. Call us....
Ransom, Margaret or
Janice
A team of your local
IDEAL DISTRIBUTORS
648-8296

car Sig- Gulf Co. Singles Club, for
miles. 1 ages 21 and up, is currently
y clean, being organized. For more
10. Call information call 227-7268 or
229-6792. The group is not af-
2tc8/14 filiated with the Gulf Co.
.-. ,_ Guidance Clinic.

, Final registration for fall
semester classes at the Flor-
ida State University Panama
City. campus will be held
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
on August 18 and 19 at the
administrative offices, 4917
N. Bay Drive, Room 8.
Classes begin August 25
and end December 5. The
classes meet Monday
through Thursday from 5:00
to 7:30 p.m. or 7:40 to 10:10
p.m.
I Advisors representing aca-
demic programs offered at
the Panama City Campus
will be available for counsel-
ing during registration.
A student who missed the
application deadline for fall

semester may still enroll as a
special, non-degree seeking
student. Credit earned as a
special student may be ap-
plied to a degree program if
the student submits a formal
application and is admitted
to the university at a later
date.
Senior citizens, 65 years of
age or older, may audit
courses tuition free, on a
space available basis. Proof
of age is required.
Only upper division (junior
and senior level) and gradu-
ate programs are offered at'
the Panama City campus.
For additional informa-
tion, or to obtain a fall class
directory, call 769-8951.

ELECT -

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Clerk of Circuit Court

Gulf Count]

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Policy Announced for School Meals

Formula Decides How Much Aid Available for Those Not Able to Pay

The Gulf County School Board recently
announced its policy for free and reduced
price meals for children unable to pay the full
price of meals served under the National
School Lunch and School Breakfast Pro-
grams.
The district's sponsor's administrative office
has a copy of the policy which may be
reviewed by any interested party.
The following household size and income
criteria will be used for determining
eligibility:
FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY
GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND
REDUCED PRICE MEALS
Effective from July 1, 1986 to JVne 30,
1987.
These are the income scales used by the
Gulf County School Board to determine
eligibility for free and reduced price meals.
FREE MEAL SCALE
HOUSEHOLD
SIZE ANNUALLY MONTHLY WEEKLY
1 6,968 581 134

Judy Gentry has been
selected as the 1986 Fall
Chairman for White City.
_ Mrs. Gentry is planning to
conduct a Bike-A-Thon on
NK fSeptember 27 to raise funds
NK" for cystic fibrosis research.
y Cystic fibrosis is the most
LE Y deadly inherited disease in
children and young adults. A,
Issioner child is born with cystic
fibrosis when each of his or
hei parents donate the cystic
fibrosis gene. At present
there is no test or symptoms
ABLE to identify carriers of the
.rnment gene. The disease causes the
Pd Poi Aav. body to produce abnormally
large amounts of thick-gluey
mucus that blocks breathing
and digestion. Symptoms of
cystic fibrosis include recur-
rent Wheezing, poor weight
gain with excessive appetite,
excessively salty taste to the

than once. Because its symp-
toms are so similar to other
lung conditions, cystic fibro-
sis is often misdiagnosed as
Stitir conditions such as
asthma, bronchitis; aller-
gies:
- Recent studies have un-
earthed tremendous advan-
ces in research as late as Fall

1985 when researchers nar-
rowed the search for the
cystic fibrosis research but
makes the need for more
research dollars even more
urgent because scientists are
so close to identifying the
gene and its defects.
Through the work of Mrs.
Gentry and hundreds of other
concerned volunteers, badly
needed funds will be raised
for research to unlock the
answers needed to stop this
always fatal disease.
Money. raised through
Bike-A-Thons like the one
Mrs. Gentry is planning have
funded research that just last
fall brought a startling new
breakthrough in the search
for the cystic fibrosis gene
that causes the disease. A
team of scientists using a
relatively new technique of
gene tracers narrowed the
search to less than 1 percent
of the DNA, the substance in
the body that carries all
genes. Now scientists can
concentrate on. this -is al
section which will cut years
off research time. Some
scientists believe that the
cystic fibrosis gene will be
identified within five years

with this narrowing of the
area to be probed. Now more
than ever research dollars
are needed to fuel the re-
search that now appears to
be so close to answers that all
the children suffering with
this disease need.

free or reduced price meals.
Application forms are being sent td all
homes with a letter to parents or guardian .
To apply for free or reduced price meals,
households should fill out the application and
return it to the school. Additional copies are
available at the principal's office in each
school. The information provided on the
application will be used for the purpose of
determining eligibility, and may be verified
at any time during the, school year by school
or other program officials.
For the school officials to determine
eligibility, the household must provide the
following information listed on the applica-
tion:
1> The total monthly household income
must be listed by the amount received by
each household member receiving income
and the type of income it is (such as wages,
child support, etc.) OR the household's Food
Stamp Program case number if the household
is receiving food stamps;
2) Names of all household members;
3) Social Security numbers of all
household members 21 years old or older or
the word "NONE" for any household member
who does not have a Social Security number,
and;
4) The signature of an adult household
member certifying that the information
provided is correct.
Households are required to report
increases in household income of over $50 per"
month or $600 per year and decreases in
household size. "
Applications may be submitted at any
time during the year.
Under the provisions of the free and
reduced price meal policy, the principal or

his-her designee will review application and-
determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian
is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he
may wish to discuss the decision with the
determining official on an informal basis. If
the parent wishes to make a formal appeal, he
may mpke ,a request either orally or in
writing to Christopher A. Earley, Coordinator
of Operations, Gulf County School Board, Gulf
County Courthouse, Port St. Joe, FL 32456,
227-1204 or 639-2871, for a hearing to appeal
the decision. 'he policy contains an outline of
the hearing procedure.
If a household member becomes unem-
ployed or if the household size changes, the
school should be contacted. Such changes
may make the children of the household
eligible for reduced price meals, or for
additional benefits such as free meals for
them, if the household income falls at or
below the levels shown above.
In certain cases, foster children are also
eligible for those benefits. If a household has
foster children living with them and wishes to
apply for such meals for them, the household
should contact the school for more informa-
tion.
tThe information provided by the house-
hold is confidential and will be used only. for
purposes of determining eligibility and
verifying data.
In the operation of child feeding pro-
grams administered by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, no child will be discriminated
against because of race, color, sex, national
origin, marital status, age or handicap. If any
member of a household believes they have
been discriminated against, they should write
immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C. 20250,e

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Corps of Engineers Cutting Back On Escaping Water Over Entire- Watershed System

One of the favorite quips of "Spotball" try to manage for the future to insure an
Barbee during these times of drought is: ample water supply where it is direly
"It's so dry the River is running only two needed, such as municipal drinking water
days a week now". This gets followed by a and water for industry.
big, rumbling "Spotball" belly-laugh. Beginning the first of August, the Corps
What has been a private "Spotball" joke cut off water releases from Lake Lanier to
for many years has become virtually a only four hours per day. They had
reality this month, With the Corps of previously reduced the flow in July to 10
Engineers cutting off flow of water sources hours per day. There is no water being
for the river during certain hours of the day released at all specifically for navigational
and certain days during the week. purposes in the tri-river basin.
Water-borne shippers on the Apalachi- Other lakes along the waterway at West
cola River had just as well forget it until Point, Walter F. George Dam and Chatta-
some heavy rains fall in the Flint, hoochee have been drastically reduced to
Chattahoochee, Apalachicola watershed drastically curtailed. The reduced flows
area, which begins up about Lake Lanier have also resulted in a curtailment of
near Atlanta, Georgia. hydroelectric production at dams along the
Another favorite "Spotball" joke is: "If river.
you're going fishing today, be sure to take a Recreation boats are locked through the
,couple of buckets of water with you. The dam at Chattahoochee only twice a day
River needs it!" since late July, according to the Corps of
Truly it does. Veteran river watchers Engineers. The boats are locked through the
say the Apalachicola is as low as they have Jim Woodruff Dam at 8:00 a.m., and 3:00
ever seen it. Even astute area historian p.m. each day in order to conserve water.
George Atkins of Blountstown said Friday Commercial vessels will continue to be
the River is at a new record as far as he can locked through on request but Corps
remember-and.that's a good while. officials pointed out that with falling river
Water will no longer register on the levels commercial activity is expected to
"usual water measurement gauges on the terminate as water levels reach the point
Apalachicola, The water level is now below where operation of barges on the river is no
the bottom of most of the measurement longer economically feasible.
gauges and still going lower. At Blounts- So, while showers continue to keep an
town, the gauge most watched in this part of adequate supply of water in this area of
Florida; the water is said to be about six Florida, the watershed of the "Father of
inches below the measuring stick. Waters" for the Panhandle is causing a
"Spotball's" jokes are jokes no more, major problem for shippers, industry and
As a result of the low waterI situation, the Apalachicola oyster industry because of
the U.S Corps of Engineers, who".manage reduced flows along the Apalachicola.
the waters of the River because it is a It might not be a bad idea to carry a
navigable waterway, are taking drastic bucket or two of water with you when you
z measures to conserve what water is left and next go fishing.

I

A usually submerged sandbar Is high and dry jutting into the Apalachicola River in the
Photograph above. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge boat shown in the foreground is
useless during this dry spell, as there's no water to fill any holes they might dredge.

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What use is A boat dock with no water to dangle your feet in, or water to
fish In? This is the state of docks up and down the riverbanks in north Florida.
In fact the water level has been low for so many months that vegetation is

Shown above is a view of the Chipola River above the Dead Lakes Dam.
The Apalachicola River and Chipola Cut-off have siphoned water off of what

Word of Thanks

Words cannot express the
great appreciation that is felt
toward everyone for the love
and kindness shown to me
and my family during the
last four months. Thanks for
the many cards, flowers,
visits, calls and especially
the prayers that I received
during my hospitalization.
A special thanks to those
involved in the fund raising
drives for their time, effort
and concern; it has really

beginning to grow in areas that before had been covered by the waters of the
river. The dock above sits high and dry at Lockey Lake on the Chipela River.
-Starphotas

is normally a full channel.

helped. Thanks to you and
your prayers I am now at
home .for several months
before having to have my
next surgery. It feels wonder-
ful knowing that I have so
many terrific friends.
Thank each and every one
of you and please continue to
pray for me. God bless you
all.
Sincerely,
Barbara Creel & fam-
ily

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Beverage Cans of ANY KIND.

Bring your cans in and register to win $250.
Drawing will be held August 15.

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THE STAR. Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1986

This Is No Time to Totally Neglect Garden Chores

Your Shrubs, Rose Bushes, and Ornamentals Need Some Routine Maintenance Attention This Time of Year

By Roy Lee Carter
Extension Agent

By this time of year, the
planting is done, and there

Cox Resigns Pastorate;

Services Being Planned

Special services are being
planned this Sunday, August
17, at the United Pentecostal
Church of Wewahitchka.
lev. and Mrs. Kevin Cox
h:have resigned the church to
accept associate pastorship
at. the United Pentecostal
Church in Bogalusia, Louis-
iana, which is pastored by
Rev. Cox's father.
:Bro. and Sis. Cox came to
Y.Wewahitchka seven years
-ago. Since coming to Wewa-
]httchka, many new people
havee been added to the
church. They have been
known and loved not only by
church members, but in the
community as well, and will
certainly be missed by all.

General George A. Custer
ranked last in his West Point
graduating "class of 1861.

Taking over as the new
pastor will be Rev. and Mrs.
Gary Carter, coming to We-
wahitchka from Greenville,
Tennessee. Bro. Carter is no
stranger to Wewahitchka, as
he was the assistant pastor to
Bro. Allen Crabtree in 1974.
Rev. Allen Crabtree, form-
er pastor and still pastor
emeritus, will also be in
attendance on this special
occastion.
The schedule for the day's
events will be 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School and Church;
12 00 noon, Dinner (everyone
bring covered dish); and 2:00
p.m.,afternoon service. Rev.
Larry Sims of Tallahassee
will be the guest speaker.
Evening services are can-
celled but everyone is invited
to come out and join in
bidding the Coxes farewell
and help us give the Carters a
"Wewa Welcome."

CARTER

may be a tendency to wa
the late "harvest".
course. gardpnprs know

weeds will grow, insects will
feed, diseases. may infect
plants, fertilizer may be
utilized or leached away,
water may be locking, which
all adds up to plenty of work
in order to have the desired
results in your garden. This
is no time to neglect garden-
ing chores, even though it is
hot.
Roses grow quite large in
North Florida and a late
August pruning is recom-
mended. Remove healthy top

growth as well as twigs and
branches that are dead,
diseased, injured, unsightly
or thin and spindly. Shorten
main canes and lateral
branches removing small
twig and some of the oldest
canes. Leave at least half
the length of each main cane
that is one to three years old.
The first flowers can be
expected eight to nine weeks
after pruning.
If you have not yet disbud-
ded your camellia plants, by
all means begin now. A bush
with too many buds produces
it for smaller blooms than bushes
Of which have been disbudded
that leaving one flower bud per

shoot.
Each camellia shoot
should, at this time of year,
have two or more buds. One
of these buds is small and
slender. It is the vegetative
bud from which next year's
shoots will be produced and
should not be removed. The
other bud or buds are flower
buds. They are generally
much longer than the vegeta-
tive buds. In shape, they are
rounded and often not point-
ed at the tips. When two or
more flower buds are present
on a shoot, all but one of these
should be removed. Be care-
ful to distinguish between the
vegetative or growth bud and

the flower buds. Then, gently
remove excessive flower
buds from the plant.
Common ornamentals like
oleander, hydrangeas and
azaleas can be propagated by
cutting this time of year. For
azaleas, take tip cuttings 3 to
5 inches long with several
leaves left attached. Many
rooting mediums can be used
such as sand or a mixture of
peat and perlite. Place the
cuttings in the media and
keep moist by covering with
a plastic bag or use a moist
system. A rooting hormone
may hasten root growth. If
you have any cold sensitive
ornamentals try rooting cut-

tings before winter and keel
the young plants in a protect-
ed spot this winter. Then, if
the ornamental freezes,
you'll have replacements for
the spring.
. If you're growing mums or
poinsettias for winter color
this is the last month you
should pinch these plants to
increase blooms. Pinching
back the bud tips will pro-
mote heavier flowering ber
cause of increase branching.
But, if you wait too late,
pinching will remove flower
buds and thus reduce flowers
this fall.
If you want to plant things
this time of year, try bulbs of

Louisiana iris, gingers, cri-
nums, daylilies, amaryllis,
and zephyrlilies.
If you intend to plant
winter annuals like baby's
breath, calendulas or pan--
sies, start ordering your seed
and preparing the flower
beds.
Keep watching for insects
of lawns and ornamentals.
Chinch bugs and mole crick-
ets are very active on lawns
and white flies, scales,
aphids and caterpillars are
damaging ornamentals.
There are many other,
activities you can think of,
but these will keep you busy
for a while.

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